Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
taenioides
ID:
358589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Juss.) Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 138 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357921



Common Names

  • Korthalsella taenioides
  • Taenioides Korthalsella
  • Taenioides False Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Korthalsella rubescens (Tiegh.) Lecomte [unknown]
  • Korthalsella vitiensis (Tiegh.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella wawrae Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella margaretae F.Br. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella rapensis F.Br. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella mumfordii F.Br. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella dichotoma (Tiegh.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella feuana F.Br. [unknown]
  • Loranthus tahitensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Viscum taenioides Juss. [unknown]
  • Stemmatophyllum grandifolium Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Amyema tahitensis Danser [unknown]
  • Arceuthobium taenioides (Juss.) Cordem. [unknown]
  • Bifaria albicans Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria balansae Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria complanata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria crassa Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria dichotoma Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria helleri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria hillebrandii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria mixta Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria ovalis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria pancheri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria platycaula Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria remyi Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria rubescens Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria rugosa Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria taenioides (Juss.) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria vitiensis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus commersonii (Tiegh.) Lecomte [unknown]
  • Korthalsella complanata (Tiegh.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella degeneri Danser [unknown]
  • Korthalsella latissima crassa Danser [unknown]
  • Korthalsella platycaula (Tiegh.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella remyana wawrae Danser [unknown]
  • Korthalsella remyi (Tiegh.) Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella taenioides taenioides [unknown]
  • Korthalsella rubra geijericola Barlow [deprecated]

Description

Korthalsella taenioides (also called Korthalsella taenioides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Viscaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist forest.

Uses & Benefits

Korthalsella taenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Korthalsella taenioides for. horneana (Tiegh.) Molvray
Korthalsella taenioides for. pendula (Wawra) Molvray
Korthalsella taenioides for. disticha (Endl.) Molvray
Korthalsella taenioides for. emersa (Barlow) Molvray
Korthalsella taenioides for. remyana (Tiegh.) Molvray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Korthalsella taenioides has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Korthalsella taenioides is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water the cutting regularly, but don't overwater it. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Korthalsella taenioides

Korthalsella taenioides can be found in South America.

Korthalsella taenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Korthalsella taenioides?

Korthalsella taenioides

What type of plant is Korthalsella taenioides?

Epiphyte

Where does Korthalsella taenioides originate from?

Tropical America

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-2336769: Based on the initial data import
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.