Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
vitellinus
ID:
641979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 85 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641311



Common Names

  • Dendrophthoe vitellinus
  • Vitellinus
  • Dendrophthoe


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus vitellinus F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Dendrophthoe vitellinus (also called Indian Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophthoe vitellinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dendrophthoe vitellinus are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophthoe vitellinus is a woody, evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrophthoe vitellinus

Dendrophthoe vitellinus can be found in India.

Dendrophthoe vitellinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophthoe vitellinus?

Dendrophthoe vitellinus

What type of plant is Dendrophthoe vitellinus?

Epiphytic shrub

Where is Dendrophthoe vitellinus 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,