Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 413 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501484
Common Names
- Struthanthus Interruptus
- Interrupted Struthanthus
- Interrupted Leaf
Synonyms
- Loranthos spirostylum St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Loranthus spirostylis DC. [unknown]
- Loranthus interruptus Kunth [unknown]
- Loxanthera spirostylis G.Don [unknown]
- Loranthus venetus Kunth [unknown]
- Notanthera vegetus G.Don [unknown]
- Spirostylis interruptus Blume [unknown]
- Spirostylis haenkei Presl [unknown]
- Struthanthus venetus Blume [unknown]
- Struthanthus haenkei Engl. [unknown]
- Tupeia haenckeana (C.Presl) Miers [unknown]
- Struthanthus spirostylis (DC.) Eichler [unknown]
Description
Struthanthus interruptus (also called Interrupted Struthanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Struthanthus interruptus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Struthanthus interruptus has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Struthanthus interruptus are small, black and round. Seedlings: Struthanthus interruptus seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus interruptus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Struthanthus interruptus
Struthanthus interruptus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Struthanthus interruptus FAQ
What are the light requirements for Struthanthus interruptus?
Struthanthus interruptus prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil should Struthanthus interruptus be planted in?
Struthanthus interruptus should be planted in a well-draining, acidic soil.
How often should Struthanthus interruptus be watered?
Struthanthus interruptus should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
Species in the Struthanthus genus
Struthanthus dentatus,
Struthanthus deppeanus,
Struthanthus corymbifer,
Struthanthus dorothyae,
Struthanthus filipes,
Struthanthus armandianus,
Struthanthus alni,
Struthanthus condensatus,
Struthanthus calophyllus,
Struthanthus burgeri,
Struthanthus cassythoides,
Struthanthus terniflorus,
Struthanthus volubilis,
Struthanthus microstylus,
Struthanthus megalopodus,
Struthanthus marginatus,
Struthanthus melanopotamicus,
Struthanthus palmeri,
Struthanthus orbicularis,
Struthanthus hartwegii,
Struthanthus hamatilis,
Struthanthus harlingianus,
Struthanthus longiflorus,
Struthanthus involucratus,
Struthanthus interruptus,
Struthanthus rufofurfuraceus,
Struthanthus papillosus,
Struthanthus savannae,
Struthanthus radicans,
Struthanthus gracilis,
Struthanthus syringifolius,
Struthanthus spathulatus,
Struthanthus planaltinae,
Struthanthus phillyreoides,
Struthanthus pentamerus,
Struthanthus pusillifolius,
Struthanthus quercicola,
Struthanthus porrectus,
Struthanthus apiculatus,
Struthanthus schultesii,
Struthanthus cansjerifolius,
Struthanthus truncatus,
Struthanthus acuminatus,
Struthanthus andrastylus,
Struthanthus attenuatus,
Struthanthus calobotrys,
Struthanthus citricola,
Struthanthus costaricensis,
Struthanthus cuspidatus,
Struthanthus elegans,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,