Status:
valid
Authors:
Eichler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(2): 87 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388747
Common Names
- Oryctanthus spicatus
- Spicatus Oryctanthus
- Spicatus Oryctanthus
Synonyms
- Loranthus spicatus Jacq. [unknown]
- Oryctanthus guatemalensis (Standl.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Struthanthus guatemalensis Standl. [unknown]
- Struthanthus spicatus G.Don [unknown]
- Glutago spicata Raf. [unknown]
- Phthirusa phaneroloma Standl. [unknown]
- Struthanthus phanerolomus (Standl.) Lundell [unknown]
- Oryctanthus phanerolomus (Standl.) Kuijt [unknown]
- Loranthus spicatus athroanthus E.Mey. [unknown]
Description
Oryctanthus spicatus (also called spicate oryctanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Oryctanthus genus. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, sunny areas such as fields, meadows, and roadsides. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oryctanthus spicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oryctanthus spicatus are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oryctanthus spicatus is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and should be planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilization to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Oryctanthus spicatus
Oryctanthus spicatus can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Oryctanthus spicatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oryctanthus spicatus?
Oryctanthus spicatus
What is the common name of Oryctanthus spicatus?
Spiked oryctanthus
What is the natural habitat of Oryctanthus spicatus?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States
Species in the Oryctanthus genus
Oryctanthus tehuacanensis,
Oryctanthus spicatus,
Oryctanthus phthirusoides,
Oryctanthus pedunculatus,
Oryctanthus occidentalis,
Oryctanthus neurophyllus,
Oryctanthus florulentus,
Oryctanthus costulatus,
Oryctanthus cordifolius,
Oryctanthus alveolatus,
Oryctanthus minor,
Oryctanthus guianensis,
Oryctanthus grammatus,
Oryctanthus ovalifolius,
Oryctanthus asplundii,
Oryctanthus grandis,
Oryctanthus tehuacacensis,
Oryctanthus callicarpus,
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,