Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1731 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074541
Common Names
- Struthanthus retusus
- Hook-Fruited Struthanthus
- Hook-Fruited Leather Flower
Description
Struthanthus retusus (also called Retuse Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, oval leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in oak and pine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Struthanthus retusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Struthanthus retusus is a yellowish-greenish color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus retusus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Struthanthus retusus
Struthanthus retusus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Struthanthus genus
Struthanthus dentatus,
Struthanthus deppeanus,
Struthanthus corymbifer,
Struthanthus dorothyae,
Struthanthus filipes,
Struthanthus armandianus,
Struthanthus alni,
Struthanthus condensatus,
Struthanthus calophyllus,
Struthanthus burgeri,
Struthanthus cassythoides,
Struthanthus terniflorus,
Struthanthus volubilis,
Struthanthus microstylus,
Struthanthus megalopodus,
Struthanthus marginatus,
Struthanthus melanopotamicus,
Struthanthus palmeri,
Struthanthus orbicularis,
Struthanthus hartwegii,
Struthanthus hamatilis,
Struthanthus harlingianus,
Struthanthus longiflorus,
Struthanthus involucratus,
Struthanthus interruptus,
Struthanthus rufofurfuraceus,
Struthanthus papillosus,
Struthanthus savannae,
Struthanthus radicans,
Struthanthus gracilis,
Struthanthus syringifolius,
Struthanthus spathulatus,
Struthanthus planaltinae,
Struthanthus phillyreoides,
Struthanthus pentamerus,
Struthanthus pusillifolius,
Struthanthus quercicola,
Struthanthus porrectus,
Struthanthus apiculatus,
Struthanthus schultesii,
Struthanthus cansjerifolius,
Struthanthus truncatus,
Struthanthus acuminatus,
Struthanthus andrastylus,
Struthanthus attenuatus,
Struthanthus calobotrys,
Struthanthus citricola,
Struthanthus costaricensis,
Struthanthus cuspidatus,
Struthanthus elegans,
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,