Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
nigrans
ID:
1076481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) Danser

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 11: 445 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075819

Common Names

  • Taxillus nigrans
  • Black Taxillus
  • Black Taxillus

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Uses & Benefits

Taxillus nigrans 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taxillus nigrans var. longifolius (S.T.Chiu) F.Y.Lu & C.H.Ou

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taxillus nigrans is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taxillus nigrans can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Taxillus nigrans

Taxillus nigrans is found in the Himalayas.

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 tro-19102864: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.