Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
abietinum
ID:
543895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Abrams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Pacific States , rev. ed. 1: 530 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543227



Common Names

  • Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Western Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Abietine Dwarf Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Arceuthobium campylopodum abietinum (Engelm.) L.S.Gill [unknown]
  • Arceuthobium douglasii abietinum Engelm. [unknown]
  • Arceuthobium occidentale abietinum Engelm. [unknown]
  • Razoumofskya abietina (Engelm.) Abrams [unknown]
  • Razoumofskya douglasii abietinum (Engelm.) Greene [unknown]
  • Razoumofskya occidentalis abietinum (Engelm.) Howell [unknown]
  • Arceuthobium campylopodum abietinum (Engelm.) Nickrent [unknown]

Description

Arceuthobium abietinum (also called Dwarf Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Santalaceae. It is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, from North America to Europe and Asia. It grows on coniferous trees, often in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arceuthobium abietinum is used for making furniture, firewood, and tools. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arceuthobium abietinum sub. wiensii Mathiasen & C.M.Daugherty

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arceuthobium abietinum flowers are small, yellowish-green in color, and have five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arceuthobium abietinum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and tolerates drought and salt spray. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Arceuthobium abietinum

Arceuthobium abietinum is native to North America and can be found in coniferous forests.

Arceuthobium abietinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium abietinum?

Arceuthobium abietinum

What are the common names of Arceuthobium abietinum?

European dwarf mistletoe

Where is Arceuthobium abietinum native to?

Europe

Species in the Arceuthobium genus

Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum, Arceuthobium rubrum, Arceuthobium sichuanense, Arceuthobium siskiyouense, Arceuthobium strictum, Arceuthobium tibetense, Arceuthobium tsugense, Arceuthobium vaginatum, Arceuthobium verticilliflora, Arceuthobium yecorense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium chinensis, Arceuthobium gambyi,

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2646770: Based on the initial data import
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
LeRoy Abrams (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abrams' in the authors string.