Struthanthus martianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martianus
ID:
1304875
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dettke & Waechter
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 57: 7 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317329
Common Names
- Struthanthus martianus
- Martian Struthanthus
- Martian Bird's Tail
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Struthanthus martianus (also called Martian's Struthanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is an epiphyte.
Uses & Benefits
Struthanthus martianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Struthanthus martianus is small and yellow, with a single whorl of 6 tepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus martianus is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump.
Where to Find Struthanthus martianus
Struthanthus martianus is native to Brazil.
Struthanthus martianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Struthanthus martianus?
Struthanthus martianus
What is the natural habitat of Struthanthus martianus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America
What are the main uses of Struthanthus martianus?
It is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes
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,
References
Jorge Luiz Waechter (1953-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waechter' in the authors string.
Greta Aline Dettke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dettke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120448-1: Based on the initial data import