Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
linifolium
ID:
1271003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) Eichler

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 5(2): 134m. 1868 [15 Jul 1868]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270341



Common Names

  • Mistletoe
  • American Mistletoe
  • Phoradendron linifolium


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Description

Phoradendron linifolium (also called Phoradendron, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in humid, temperate forests and is often found in the understory of larger trees.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron linifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin problems and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phoradendron linifolium is white, and has a yellow center. The seed is small, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron linifolium is a slow-growing, shade-tolerant species that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, shady soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing shoots in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, shady soil mix. The plant can tolerate partial shade to full shade.

Where to Find Phoradendron linifolium

Phoradendron linifolium can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Phoradendron linifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron linifolium?

Phoradendron linifolium

What type of plant is Phoradendron linifolium?

A shrub

Where is Phoradendron linifolium found?

It is found in China, Japan, and Korea

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-50245937: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.