Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
aphyllus
ID:
1075411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh. ex Barlow & Wiens

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 25: 39 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074749



Common Names

  • Tristerix aphyllus
  • Leafless Tristerix
  • Leafless Mistletoe


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Description

Tristerix aphyllus (also called Leafless 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

Tristerix aphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristerix aphyllus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristerix aphyllus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is also resistant to pests and diseases.

Where to Find Tristerix aphyllus

Tristerix aphyllus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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-19100956: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.