Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
myrsinites
ID:
1075519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eichler) Tiegh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 172 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074857



Common Names

  • Myrsinites Passovia
  • Myrsinites Passovia Vine
  • Myrsinites Passovia Plant


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Description

Passovia myrsinites (also called Myrtle Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Passovia myrsinites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passovia myrsinites is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passovia myrsinites can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer, when temperatures are warm. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Passovia myrsinites

Passovia myrsinites is native to the cloud forests of Guatemala and El Salvador.

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

August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.