Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 179. 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413223
Common Names
- Tripodanthus acutifolius
- Sharp-leaved Tripodanthus
- Sharp-leaved Stickpea
Synonyms
- Loranthus eugenioides Kunth [unknown]
- Loranthus alternatus Willd. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
- Loranthus acutifolius Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Loranthus multiflorus Willd. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
- Notanthera suaveolens G.Don [unknown]
- Notanthera ligustrifolius G.Don [unknown]
- Tripodanthus eugenioides Tiegh. [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus acutifolius Eichler [unknown]
- Psittacanthus acutifolius G.Don [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus eugenioides Eichler [unknown]
- Struthanthus mapirensis Rusby [unknown]
- Struthanthus ligustrifolius Blume [unknown]
- Struthanthus suaveolens Blume [unknown]
- Gaiadendron eugenioides G.Don [unknown]
- Loranthus suaveolens Kunth [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus ligustrinus Eichler [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus repens Patsch. [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus suaveolens Eichler [unknown]
- Loranthus ligustrinus Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
- Loranthus ligustrifolius Haenke [unknown]
- Tripodanthus ligustrinus Tiegh. [unknown]
- Tripodanthus suaveolens Tiegh. [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus bolivianus Engl. [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus cordifolius Rusby [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus mapirensis Engl. [unknown]
- Phrygilanthus acutifolius eugenioides (Kunth) Rizzini [unknown]
Description
Tripodanthus acutifolius (also called Sharp-leaved Tripodanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tripodanthus acutifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tripodanthus acutifolius are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripodanthus acutifolius is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Tripodanthus acutifolius
Tripodanthus acutifolius can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Tripodanthus acutifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripodanthus acutifolius?
Tripodanthus acutifolius
What family does Tripodanthus acutifolius belong to?
Loranthaceae
What is the common name of Tripodanthus acutifolius?
Sharp-leaved Tripodanthus
Species in the Tripodanthus genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
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