Peristethium leptostachyum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptostachyum
ID:
1075195
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 175 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074533
Common Names
- Peristethium leptostachyum
- Lance-Leaf Peristethium
- Lanceleaf False-Foxglove
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Peristethium leptostachyum (also called Slender-spiked Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, oval leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in oak and pine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peristethium leptostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat respiratory problems, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peristethium leptostachyum is a yellowish-greenish color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peristethium leptostachyum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Peristethium leptostachyum
Peristethium leptostachyum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Peristethium genus
Peristethium aequatoris, Peristethium archeri, Peristethium attenuatum, Peristethium polystachyum, Peristethium primarium, Peristethium lojae, Peristethium peruviense, Peristethium leptostachyum, Peristethium reticulatum, Peristethium colombianum, Peristethium confertiflorum, Peristethium lamprophyllum, Peristethium nitidum, Peristethium palandense, Peristethium roraimense, Peristethium tortistylum, Peristethium grahamii, Peristethium phaneroneurum,
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
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:190389-2: Based on the initial data import