Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Alam
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Bot. 14: 32 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413126
Common Names
- Thelocarpa Taxillus
- Fruit-Bearing Taxillus
- Fruit-Bearing Yew
Synonyms
- Loranthus thelocarpus Hook.f. [unknown]
- Scurrula thelocarpa Danser [unknown]
Description
Taxillus thelocarpa (also called Taxillus thelocarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and narrow, woody stems.
Uses & Benefits
Taxillus thelocarpa 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
Flower: small, yellow, with five petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: thin, long stems with small, yellow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taxillus thelocarpa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Taxillus thelocarpa
Taxillus thelocarpa is native to India and can be found in wet, marshy areas.
Taxillus thelocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxillus thelocarpa?
Taxillus thelocarpa
What is the common name of Taxillus thelocarpa?
Thelocarpa Taxillus
What is the natural habitat of Taxillus thelocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Taxillus genus
Taxillus kuijtii,
Taxillus thelocarpa,
Taxillus thuducensis,
Taxillus tomentosus,
Taxillus recurvus,
Taxillus reflexilobus,
Taxillus robinsonii,
Taxillus rugosus,
Taxillus sclerophyllus,
Taxillus assamicus,
Taxillus erectiflorus,
Taxillus heyneanus,
Taxillus incanus,
Taxillus chinensis,
Taxillus danseriana,
Taxillus courtallensis,
Taxillus cuneatus,
Taxillus sericus,
Taxillus delavayi,
Taxillus kaempferi,
Taxillus caloreas,
Taxillus theifer,
Taxillus limprichtii,
Taxillus liquidambaricola,
Taxillus umbellifer,
Taxillus pseudochinensis,
Taxillus sutchuenensis,
Taxillus thibetensis,
Taxillus balansae,
Taxillus nigrans,
Taxillus vestitus,
Taxillus levinei,
Taxillus renii,
Taxillus tsaii,
Taxillus wiensii,
Taxillus ferrugineus,
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
M.K. Alam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alam' in the authors string.