Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl. & K.Krause) Danser
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 108 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413254
Common Names
- Tapinanthus bangwensis
- Bangweulu Tapinanthus
- Bangweulu Stickpea
Synonyms
- Loranthus bangwensis Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
- Tapinanthus globiferus bangwensis (Engl. & K.Krause) Balle [unknown]
- Loranthus thonningii Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
- Loranthus riggenbachii Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
- Tapinanthus thonningii (Schumach.) Danser [unknown]
- Tapinanthus globifer bangwensis (Engl. & K.Krause) Balle [unknown]
Description
Tapinanthus bangwensis (also called 'Bangweulu Tapinanthus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central and Southern Africa. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and woodlands, and has a thick, woody rootstock, and a stem that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has narrow, linear leaves, and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tapinanthus bangwensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tapinanthus bangwensis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapinanthus bangwensis is a perennial shrub native to India. It is a low-growing plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C.
Where to Find Tapinanthus bangwensis
Tapinanthus bangwensis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Tapinanthus bangwensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapinanthus bangwensis?
Tapinanthus bangwensis
What family does Tapinanthus bangwensis belong to?
Loranthaceae
What is the common name of Tapinanthus bangwensis?
Bangweulu Tapinanthus
Species in the Tapinanthus genus
Tapinanthus glaucophyllus,
Tapinanthus globifer,
Tapinanthus erianthus,
Tapinanthus forbesii,
Tapinanthus erectotruncatus,
Tapinanthus buchneri,
Tapinanthus bangwensis,
Tapinanthus belvisii,
Tapinanthus constrictiflorus,
Tapinanthus dependens,
Tapinanthus quequensis,
Tapinanthus sessilifolius,
Tapinanthus preussii,
Tapinanthus mechowii,
Tapinanthus malacophyllus,
Tapinanthus longiflorus,
Tapinanthus oleifolius,
Tapinanthus ophiodes,
Tapinanthus ogowensis,
Tapinanthus pentagonia,
Tapinanthus mollissimus,
Tapinanthus rubro-marginatus,
Tapinanthus congolense,
Tapinanthus decurrens,
Tapinanthus viscum,
Tapinanthus sessilifolius,
Tapinanthus buvumae,
Tapinanthus apodanthus,
Tapinanthus buntingii,
Tapinanthus coronatus,
Tapinanthus farmarii,
Tapinanthus letouzeyi,
Tapinanthus cordifolius,
Tapinanthus praetexta,
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,