Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
colombianum
ID:
1244718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 63: 160 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244056



Common Names

  • Phoradendron colombianum
  • Colombian Mistletoe
  • Colombian Leafy Mistletoe


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Description

Phoradendron colombianum (also called Colombian Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron colombianum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of dye, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phoradendron colombianum are small, yellowish-green, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron colombianum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The shrub should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phoradendron colombianum

Phoradendron colombianum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Phoradendron colombianum FAQ

What is the common name of Phoradendron colombianum?

Colombian Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron colombianum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the average size of Phoradendron colombianum?

Up to 30 cm tall

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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