Dendrophthoe longituba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longituba
ID:
641922
Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg ser. III, x. 310 (1929).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641254
Common Names
- Dendrophthoe Longituba
- Longituba Mistletoe
- Australian Mistletoe
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- Loranthus longitubus Elmer [unknown]
Description
Dendrophthoe longituba (also called Long-tubed mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophthoe longituba can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophthoe longituba is a small, yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dendrophthoe longituba can be done through seed sowing, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a branch of the plant in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Dendrophthoe longituba
Dendrophthoe longituba is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Dendrophthoe longituba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophthoe longituba?
Dendrophthoe longituba
What type of plant is Dendrophthoe longituba?
Dendrophthoe longituba is a species of parasitic plant.
Where is Dendrophthoe longituba found?
Dendrophthoe longituba is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Species in the Dendrophthoe genus
Dendrophthoe acacioides, Dendrophthoe carinata, Dendrophthoe clementis, Dendrophthoe constricta, Dendrophthoe copelandii, Dendrophthoe costulata, Dendrophthoe curvata, Dendrophthoe falcata, Dendrophthoe flosculosa, Dendrophthoe fulva, Dendrophthoe fuscata, Dendrophthoe gangliiformis, Dendrophthoe gjellerupii, Dendrophthoe glabrescens, Dendrophthoe haenkeana, Dendrophthoe hallieri, Dendrophthoe homoplastica, Dendrophthoe incarnata, Dendrophthoe kerrii, Dendrophthoe lanosa, Dendrophthoe ligulatus, Dendrophthoe locellata, Dendrophthoe loheri, Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla, Dendrophthoe longituba, Dendrophthoe luzonensis, Dendrophthoe malifolia, Dendrophthoe mearnsii, Dendrophthoe memecylifolia, Dendrophthoe mirifica, Dendrophthoe neelgherrensis, Dendrophthoe odontocalyx, Dendrophthoe pauciflora, Dendrophthoe pelagica, Dendrophthoe pentandra, Dendrophthoe pentapetala, Dendrophthoe praelonga, Dendrophthoe quadrifida, Dendrophthoe rimituba, Dendrophthoe sarcophylla, Dendrophthoe suborbicularis, Dendrophthoe timorana, Dendrophthoe trichanthera, Dendrophthoe villosa, Dendrophthoe vitellinus,
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 kew-2760929: Based on the initial data import
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.