Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
dacrydii
ID:
357853

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 31: 758 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357185



Common Names

  • Korthalsella dacrydii
  • Dacrydii Korthalsella
  • Korthalsella


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Synonyms

  • Arceuthobium dacrydii Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Korthalsella dacrydii (also called Dacryd's Korthalsella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Korthalsella dacrydii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Korthalsella dacrydii is white and pink, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, delicate plant with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Korthalsella dacrydii is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Korthalsella dacrydii

Korthalsella dacrydii is native to South Africa.

Korthalsella dacrydii FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Korthalsella dacrydii?

Korthalsella dacrydii prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical lifespan of Korthalsella dacrydii?

Korthalsella dacrydii typically lives for two to three years.

What type of soil is best for Korthalsella dacrydii?

Korthalsella dacrydii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:548861-1: Based on the initial data import