Taxillus sclerophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sclerophyllus
ID:
413806
Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 355 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413138
Common Names
- Sclerophyllus Taxillus
- Hard-Leaved Taxillus
- Hard-Leaved Yew
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- Loranthus sclerophyllus Thwaites [unknown]
Description
Taxillus sclerophyllus (also called Taxillus sclerophyllus, 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 sclerophyllus 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 sclerophyllus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxillus sclerophyllus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Taxillus sclerophyllus
Taxillus sclerophyllus is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and wetlands.
Taxillus sclerophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxillus sclerophyllus?
Taxillus sclerophyllus
What family does Taxillus sclerophyllus belong to?
Loranthaceae
What is the common name of Taxillus sclerophyllus?
Sclerophyllous Taxillus
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
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552170-1: Based on the initial data import