Socratina bemarivensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bemarivensis
ID:
1075078
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lecomte) Balle
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 135 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074416
Common Names
- Bemarivensis Socratina
- Socratina
- Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Socratina bemarivensis (also called Bemarivo Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and Central America. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that grows on oaks and other trees in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Socratina bemarivensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Socratina bemarivensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Socratina bemarivensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny, sheltered position.
Where to Find Socratina bemarivensis
Socratina bemarivensis can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of South America.
Species in the Socratina 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-19100326: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.