Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
quequensis
ID:
413942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weim.) Polhill & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 174 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413274

Common Names

  • Tapinanthus quequensis
  • Queque Tapinanthus
  • Queque Bottlebrush

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus quequensis Weim. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus leendertziae (Sprague) Wiens [unknown]
  • Loranthus oleifolius leendertziae Sprague [unknown]

Description

Tapinanthus quequensis (also called 'Queque 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 quequensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapinanthus quequensis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapinanthus quequensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tapinanthus quequensis

Tapinanthus quequensis is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and wetlands.

Tapinanthus quequensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapinanthus quequensis?

Tapinanthus quequensis

What is the common name of Tapinanthus quequensis?

Queque Tapinanthus

What is the family of Tapinanthus quequensis?

Loranthaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2441987: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
August Henning Weimarck (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weim.' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.