Acanthosyris — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Acanthosyris recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Acanthosyris falcata
Acanthosyris falcata
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
A plant of subtropical to tropical areas, where it can be found at elevations from around sea level to over 1,000 metres. Plants are damaged by frost.
Full cultivation guide →Deciduous TreeView Details
Edible
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun to fairly dense, dappled shade. Prefers a moist soil. The plant is a hemiparasite, able to extract nutriments from the roots of other plants though also able to survive without this relationship.
Full cultivation guide →Semi-deciduous TreeView Details
Edible
Acanthosyris spinescens
Acanthosyris spinescens
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
A tree of the subtropics to the tropics. Prefers a sunny position. A slow-growing tree.
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