Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
1270227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 63: 170 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269565



Common Names

  • Phoradendron decipiens
  • Deceptive Phoradendron
  • Misleading Phoradendron


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Description

Phoradendron decipiens (also called Decipiens Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This plant is a hemiparasite that grows on trees and shrubs in woodlands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron decipiens has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a wavy margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron decipiens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Phoradendron decipiens

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

Phoradendron decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron decipiens?

Phoradendron decipiens

What is the common name of Phoradendron decipiens?

Mexican Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron decipiens?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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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