Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
acutifolius
ID:
413891

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

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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.

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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 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 kew-2441832: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.