Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
kingii
ID:
1075409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 293 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074747



Common Names

  • Lepidoceras kingii
  • King's Lepidoceras
  • King's Mistletoe


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Description

Lepidoceras kingii (also called King's Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and Central America. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that grows on oaks and other trees in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidoceras kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lepidoceras kingii are small, bell-shaped and white in color. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidoceras kingii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is also resistant to pests and diseases.

Where to Find Lepidoceras kingii

Lepidoceras kingii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Lepidoceras genus

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,