Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
longiflorus
ID:
1074937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] 3(2): 598. 1792 [13 Feb 1792]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074275



Common Names

  • Loranthus longiflorus
  • Long-flowered Loranthus
  • Long-flowered Loranthus


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Description

Loranthus longiflorus (also called Long-flowered Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the Loranthaceae family. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that is native to Africa, and is found in dry savannas and woodlands. It has oblong leaves that are 3-6 cm long, and its flowers are yellowish-green and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Loranthus longiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of this plant are used to make tea, which is believed to have several health benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loranthus longiflorus is a small, yellow, 5-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings are slender and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loranthus longiflorus is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Once established, Loranthus longiflorus is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Loranthus longiflorus

Loranthus longiflorus is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and scrub jungles.

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,