Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 137 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474397
Common Names
- Phoradendron inaequidentatum
- Inaequidentatum Vine
- Inaequidentatum Climber
Synonyms
- Phoradendron jenmanii Trel. [unknown]
- Dendrophthora inaequidentata (Rusby) Trel. [unknown]
- Phoradendron prancei Rizzini [unknown]
Description
Phoradendron inaequidentatum (also called Phoradendron Inaequidentatum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Viscaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in open, dry, rocky, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phoradendron inaequidentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phoradendron inaequidentatum is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phoradendron inaequidentatum is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.
Where to Find Phoradendron inaequidentatum
Phoradendron inaequidentatum is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Phoradendron inaequidentatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phoradendron inaequidentatum?
Phoradendron inaequidentatum
What is the common name of Phoradendron inaequidentatum?
Unequal-toothed Mistletoe
What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron inaequidentatum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,