Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10(4): 391. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388741
Common Names
- Oryctina eubrachioides
- Eubrachioides Oryctina
- Eubrachioides Oryctina
Description
Oryctina eubrachioides (also called Eubrachioides oryctina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Oryctina genus. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist, lowland areas. It has a thick trunk and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oryctina eubrachioides 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 Oryctina eubrachioides 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
Oryctina eubrachioides 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 Oryctina eubrachioides
Oryctina eubrachioides can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands.
Oryctina eubrachioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oryctina eubrachioides?
Oryctina eubrachioides
What is the common name of Oryctina eubrachioides?
Eubrachioides Oryctina
What is the natural habitat of Oryctina eubrachioides?
It is found in tropical forests in South America
Species in the Oryctina 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,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.