Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorus
ID:
1075165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Barlow & Wiens

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 25: 39 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074503



Common Names

  • Large-flowered Tristerix
  • Tristerix grandiflorus
  • Grandiflorus Tristerix


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Description

Tristerix grandiflorus (also called Large-flowered 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

Tristerix grandiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tristerix grandiflorus are small, bell-shaped and white in color. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Where to Find Tristerix grandiflorus

Tristerix grandiflorus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-19100515: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.