Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
oerstedii
ID:
1231205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Lista Pl. Salvador [Standley & S. Calderon] 72 (1925); et in Journ. Wash.Acad. Sc. 1925, xv. 458.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230543

Common Names

  • Oersted's Struthanthus
  • Oersted's Leatherwood
  • Oerstedii Struthanthus

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Description

Struthanthus oerstedii (also called Oersted's struthanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in coastal areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Struthanthus oerstedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Struthanthus oerstedii are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Struthanthus oerstedii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Struthanthus oerstedii

Struthanthus oerstedii can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

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,

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