Dendropemon sintenisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sintenisii
ID:
1075140
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krug & Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(1): 25. 1897 [14 May 1897]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074478
Common Names
- Sintenis' Mistletoe
- Dendropemon
- Sintenisii Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendropemon sintenisii (also called Sintenis' Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands, savannas, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropemon sintenisii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dendropemon sintenisii are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendropemon sintenisii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny, sheltered position.
Where to Find Dendropemon sintenisii
Dendropemon sintenisii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Dendropemon genus
Dendropemon bistriata, Dendropemon acutifolius, Dendropemon alatus, Dendropemon bicolor, Dendropemon caribaeus, Dendropemon caymanensis, Dendropemon coloratus, Dendropemon confertiflorus, Dendropemon constantiae, Dendropemon emarginatus, Dendropemon hincheanus, Dendropemon laxiflorum, Dendropemon lepidotus, Dendropemon linearis, Dendropemon longipes, Dendropemon loranthoideus, Dendropemon parvifolius, Dendropemon pauciflorus, Dendropemon picardae, Dendropemon platypus, Dendropemon purpureus, Dendropemon pycnophyllus, Dendropemon rigidus, Dendropemon rostratus, Dendropemon spathulatus, Dendropemon oblanceolatus, Dendropemon polycarpus, Dendropemon fuscus, Dendropemon elegans, Dendropemon dimorphus, Dendropemon angustifolius, Dendropemon robustus, Dendropemon sintenisii,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19100441: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.