Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
kingii
ID:
1231966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 43 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231304



Common Names

  • Kingii Phoradendron
  • Kingii
  • Phoradendron Kingii


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Description

Phoradendron kingii (also called King's mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Santalaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has edible fruits which can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used to make wine and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron kingii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron kingii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Phoradendron kingii

Phoradendron kingii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Phoradendron kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron kingii?

Phoradendron kingii

What type of plant is Phoradendron kingii?

A type of shrub

Where is Phoradendron kingii found?

It is found in North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50066497: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.