Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balle) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 173 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075699
Common Names
- Tapinanthus letouzeyi
- Letouzeyi's Tapinanthus
- Tapinanthus
Description
Tapinanthus letouzeyi (also called Letouzey's mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is a small shrub with large, veined leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tapinanthus letouzeyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a tonic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapinanthus letouzeyi is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapinanthus letouzeyi can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation by cuttings is also possible.
Where to Find Tapinanthus letouzeyi
Tapinanthus letouzeyi can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles.
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,