Taxillus incanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanus
ID:
413829
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trimen) Wiens
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Revis. Handb. Fl. Ceylon 1(1): 71 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413161
Common Names
- Incanus Taxillus
- Hoary Taxillus
- Hoary Yew
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxillus incanus (also called Taxillus incanus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and narrow, woody stems.
Uses & Benefits
Taxillus incanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxillus incanus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxillus incanus 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 Taxillus incanus
Taxillus incanus is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and wetlands.
Taxillus incanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxillus incanus?
Taxillus incanus
What is the common name of Taxillus incanus?
Taxillus incanus
What is the family of Taxillus incanus?
Loranthaceae
Species in the Taxillus genus
Taxillus kuijtii, Taxillus thelocarpa, Taxillus thuducensis, Taxillus tomentosus, Taxillus recurvus, Taxillus reflexilobus, Taxillus robinsonii, Taxillus rugosus, Taxillus sclerophyllus, Taxillus assamicus, Taxillus erectiflorus, Taxillus heyneanus, Taxillus incanus, Taxillus chinensis, Taxillus danseriana, Taxillus courtallensis, Taxillus cuneatus, Taxillus sericus, Taxillus delavayi, Taxillus kaempferi, Taxillus caloreas, Taxillus theifer, Taxillus limprichtii, Taxillus liquidambaricola, Taxillus umbellifer, Taxillus pseudochinensis, Taxillus sutchuenensis, Taxillus thibetensis, Taxillus balansae, Taxillus nigrans, Taxillus vestitus, Taxillus levinei, Taxillus renii, Taxillus tsaii, Taxillus wiensii, Taxillus ferrugineus,
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
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552146-1: Based on the initial data import