Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
fonsecanum
ID:
1270254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 63: 204 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269592



Common Names

  • Fonsecanum Mistletoe
  • Fonsecanum Phoradendron
  • Fonsecanum Viscum


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Description

Phoradendron fonsecanum (also called Oak Leaf Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a semi-parasitic plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has leathery, evergreen leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in oak forests and is found in humid, tropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron fonsecanum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phoradendron fonsecanum are small, greenish-white, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a papery texture. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron fonsecanum is an evergreen, woody vine native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. Once rooted, the stem can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Phoradendron fonsecanum

Phoradendron fonsecanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Phoradendron fonsecanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron fonsecanum?

Phoradendron fonsecanum

What is the family of Phoradendron fonsecanum?

Loranthaceae

What is the common name of Phoradendron fonsecanum?

Fonseca's Mistletoe

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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