Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 29 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413183
Common Names
- Trithecanthera sparsa
- Sparse Trithecanthera
- Scattered Trithecanthera
Description
Trithecanthera sparsa (also called Sparse Trithecanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trithecanthera sparsa 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
Trithecanthera sparsa has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trithecanthera sparsa is a small, evergreen perennial 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 division.
Where to Find Trithecanthera sparsa
Trithecanthera sparsa can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Trithecanthera sparsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trithecanthera sparsa?
Trithecanthera sparsa
What is the common name of Trithecanthera sparsa?
Trithecanthera sparsa
What is the family of Trithecanthera sparsa?
Loranthaceae
Species in the Trithecanthera genus
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,