Phoradendron durangense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
durangense
ID:
477580
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiens
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Aliso 21: 42 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476912
Common Names
- Phoradendron Durangense
- Durango Phoradendron
- Durango Mistletoe
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Phoradendron durangense (also called Durango Phoradendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Viscaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, tropical forests. It is a hemiepiphytic plant, growing on other plants or trees, and is characterized by its thick, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Phoradendron durangense 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 durangense has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phoradendron durangense is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry and fertilize it every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Phoradendron durangense
Phoradendron durangense is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands.
Phoradendron durangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phoradendron durangense?
Phoradendron durangense
What is the common name of Phoradendron durangense?
Durango Phoradendron
What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron durangense?
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:330113-2: Based on the initial data import