Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
carnosum
ID:
1250126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 63: 156 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249464



Common Names

  • Carnosum Phoradendron
  • Phoradendron carnosum
  • Carnosum


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Description

Phoradendron carnosum (also called Mistletoe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves, native to the Americas. It grows in dry forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron carnosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phoradendron carnosum is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron carnosum is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Phoradendron carnosum

Phoradendron carnosum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Phoradendron carnosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron carnosum?

Phoradendron carnosum

What type of plant is Phoradendron carnosum?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Phoradendron carnosum grow?

South America

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,

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