Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
thuducensis
ID:
413795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413127

Common Names

  • Thuducensis Taxillus
  • Thuduc Taxillus
  • Thuduc Yew

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus thuducensis Lecomte [unknown]
  • Scurrula thuducensis Danser [unknown]

Description

Taxillus thuducensis (also called Taxillus thuducensis, 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 thuducensis 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

Flower: small, yellow, with five petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: thin, long stems with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taxillus thuducensis 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 thuducensis

Taxillus thuducensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Taxillus thuducensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taxillus thuducensis?

Taxillus thuducensis

What is the common name of Taxillus thuducensis?

Thuduc Taxillus

What is the natural habitat of Taxillus thuducensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552177-1: Based on the initial data import