Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
longibracteatus
ID:
1075166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desr.) Barlow & Wiens

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Taxon 20: 307 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074504



Common Names

  • Long-bracted Tristerix
  • Tristerix longibracteatus
  • Long-bract Tristerix


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Description

Tristerix longibracteatus (also called Long-bracted 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 longibracteatus 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 longibracteatus 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 longibracteatus

Tristerix longibracteatus 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-19100516: Based on the initial data import
Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' 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.