Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 4(2): 255 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474357
Common Names
- Phoradendron luisense
- Luisense Vine
- Luisense Climber
Description
Phoradendron luisense (also called Phoradendron Luisense, 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 luisense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phoradendron luisense var. retusum Rizzini
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phoradendron luisense are small, greenish-yellow, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phoradendron luisense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 6-8 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss. The pot should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Phoradendron luisense
Phoradendron luisense is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Phoradendron luisense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phoradendron luisense?
Phoradendron luisense
What is the common name of Phoradendron luisense?
Mexican Mistletoe
What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron luisense?
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,