Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
rubella
ID:
1076373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill & Wiens

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mistletoes Africa : 222 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075711



Common Names

  • Vanwykia rubella
  • Rubella Vanwykia
  • Vanwykia


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Description

Vanwykia rubella (also called Red 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

Vanwykia rubella 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vanwykia rubella is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanwykia rubella can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation by cuttings is also possible.

Where to Find Vanwykia rubella

Vanwykia rubella can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles.

Species in the Vanwykia 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-19102696: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.