Phoradendron abietinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abietinum
ID:
477547
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiens
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Aliso 21: 37 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476879
Common Names
- Phoradendron Abietinum
- Fir Phoradendron
- Fir Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phoradendron abietinum (also called Christmas mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It is a hemiparasitic shrub, which grows on conifers in woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phoradendron abietinum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in flower arrangements and as a filler in bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phoradendron abietinum has a yellow flower with white and pink stripes and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phoradendron abietinum is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Phoradendron abietinum
Phoradendron abietinum is native to the western United States.
Phoradendron abietinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phoradendron abietinum?
Phoradendron abietinum
What is the common name of Phoradendron abietinum?
Abietinum Phoradendron
What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron abietinum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Phoradendron genus
Phoradendron berryi, Phoradendron berteroanum, Phoradendron apiciflorum, Phoradendron apurense, Phoradendron ayacuchanum, Phoradendron brevifolium, Phoradendron briquetianum, Phoradendron caesalpiniae, Phoradendron brachystachyum, Phoradendron bilineatum, Phoradendron anceps, Phoradendron andersonii, Phoradendron annulatum, Phoradendron aphyllum, Phoradendron agostinorum, Phoradendron aguilarii, Phoradendron acinacifolium, Phoradendron falcifer, Phoradendron falcatum, Phoradendron falconense, Phoradendron duidanum, Phoradendron enckeifohum, Phoradendron galeottii, Phoradendron filispicum, Phoradendron forestierae, Phoradendron chrysocladon, Phoradendron carneum, Phoradendron cerinocarpum, Phoradendron dimerostachys, Phoradendron diminutivum, Phoradendron dipterum, Phoradendron crassifolium, Phoradendron cuneifolium, Phoradendron virens, Phoradendron wattii, Phoradendron woodsonii, Phoradendron spathulatum, Phoradendron staphylinum, Phoradendron semivenosum, Phoradendron strongyloclados, Phoradendron thyrsoideum, Phoradendron triflorum, Phoradendron trinervium, Phoradendron rigidum, Phoradendron rubrum, Phoradendron macrophyllum, Phoradendron rotundifolium, Phoradendron leucarpum, Phoradendron longifolium, Phoradendron longipetiolatum,
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
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330104-2: Based on the initial data import