Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
thelocarpa
ID:
413794

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

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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.

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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 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
M.K. Alam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alam' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915543-1: Based on the initial data import