Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
sutchuenensis
ID:
1076475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 355 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075813



Common Names

  • Taxillus sutchuenensis
  • Sutchuenensis Taxillus
  • Sutchuenensis Taxillus


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Description

Taxillus sutchuenensis (also called Sutchuenensis mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is a small shrub with large, veined leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taxillus sutchuenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a tonic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taxillus sutchuenensis var. duclouxii (Lecomte) H.S.Kiu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taxillus sutchuenensis is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taxillus sutchuenensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Taxillus sutchuenensis

Taxillus sutchuenensis is found in the Himalayas.

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,

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