Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
terniflorus
ID:
502032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Reis. Br.-Guiana 3: 978 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501364

Common Names

  • Struthanthus terniflorus
  • Ternate-flowered Struthanthus
  • Terniflorus Struthanthus

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus terniflorus Willd. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus giovannae Rizzini [unknown]
  • Struthanthus eichlerianus Rizzini [unknown]

Description

Struthanthus terniflorus (also called 'Terniflorus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows up to 10 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Struthanthus terniflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Struthanthus terniflorus is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Struthanthus terniflorus is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Struthanthus terniflorus

Struthanthus terniflorus is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Struthanthus terniflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Struthanthus terniflorus?

Struthanthus terniflorus

What is the common name of Struthanthus terniflorus?

Ternate Struthanthus

What is the natural habitat of Struthanthus terniflorus?

Tropical rainforests

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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