Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Kiu
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 171 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224439
Description
Loranthus guizhouensis (also called Guizhou Loranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Loranthus guizhouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Loranthus guizhouensis is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loranthus guizhouensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Loranthus guizhouensis
Loranthus guizhouensis can be found in China, India, and Japan.
Loranthus guizhouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loranthus guizhouensis?
Loranthus guizhouensis
What are the common names of Loranthus guizhouensis?
Guizhou Mistletoe and Chinese Mistletoe
What are the uses of Loranthus guizhouensis?
Ornamental, medicinal, and culinary
Species in the Loranthus genus
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,