Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desr.) G.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 411 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501443
Common Names
- Struthanthus Marginatus
- Margined Struthanthus
- Margined Leaf
Synonyms
- Loranthus avium Pohl ex Eichler [unknown]
- Loranthus marginatus Desr. [unknown]
- Loranthus vulgaris Vell. [unknown]
- Struthanthus vulgaris (Vell.) Mart. [unknown]
- Eichlerina vulgaris Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Struthanthus marginatus (also called Margined Struthanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical moist and wet forests. It grows up to 8 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Struthanthus marginatus is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Struthanthus marginatus has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Struthanthus marginatus are small, black and round. Seedlings: Struthanthus marginatus seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus marginatus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. They should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Struthanthus marginatus
Struthanthus marginatus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in tropical plants.
Struthanthus marginatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Struthanthus marginatus?
Struthanthus marginatus
What is the common name of Struthanthus marginatus?
Margined Struthanthus
Where is Struthanthus marginatus native to?
Brazil
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,