Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 311 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641292
Common Names
- Dendrophthoe sarcophylla
- Sarcophylla
- Dendrophthoe
Description
Dendrophthoe sarcophylla (also called Indian Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has simple, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophthoe sarcophylla can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dendrophthoe sarcophylla are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophthoe sarcophylla is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, moist soil.
Where to Find Dendrophthoe sarcophylla
Dendrophthoe sarcophylla can be found in India.
Dendrophthoe sarcophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophthoe sarcophylla?
Dendrophthoe sarcophylla
What type of plant is Dendrophthoe sarcophylla?
Epiphytic shrub
Where is Dendrophthoe sarcophylla found?
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,