Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
413796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Heyne ex Roth) Tiegh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 256 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413128

Common Names

  • Tomentosus Taxillus
  • Woolly Taxillus
  • Woolly Yew

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus gibbosus Talbot [unknown]
  • Loranthus tomentosus B.Heyne ex Roth [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe gibbosa (Talbot) Razi [unknown]
  • Taxillus gibbosus (Talbot) M.R.Almeida [unknown]

Description

Taxillus tomentosus (also called Taxillus tomentosus, 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 tomentosus is 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 tomentosus 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 tomentosus

Taxillus tomentosus is native to India and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Taxillus tomentosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taxillus tomentosus?

Taxillus tomentosus

What is the common name of Taxillus tomentosus?

Downy Yew

What type of plant is Taxillus tomentosus?

Tree

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

Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552178-1: Based on the initial data import