Loranthus kaoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaoi
ID:
1225104
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Chao) H.S.Kiu
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 171 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224442
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loranthus kaoi (also called Kao's 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 kaoi 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
Loranthus kaoi has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loranthus kaoi 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 kaoi
Loranthus kaoi can be found in China, India, and Japan.
Loranthus kaoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loranthus kaoi?
Loranthus kaoi
What are the common names of Loranthus kaoi?
Kao's Mistletoe and Chinese Mistletoe
What are the uses of Loranthus kaoi?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50041458: Based on the initial data import
Jew Ming Chao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Chao' in the authors string.
Hua Shing Kiu (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Kiu' in the authors string.