Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
taenoides
ID:
1076431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris, sér. 2, 22: 266 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075769



Common Names

  • Korthalsella taenoides
  • Taenoides Korthalsella
  • Korthalsella


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Description

Korthalsella taenoides (also called Taenoid Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Korthalsella taenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it is known to absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Korthalsella taenoides is yellow in color and has 4 petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Korthalsella taenoides 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 Korthalsella taenoides

Korthalsella taenoides is found in the Himalayas.

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 tro-19102800: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.