Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
475083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 8 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474415



Common Names

  • Phoradendron paradoxum
  • Paradoxum Phoradendron
  • Phoradendron


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Description

Phoradendron paradoxum (also called White-berried Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of parasitic plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a hemiparasite, meaning it partially relies on the host plant for nutrients. It is an evergreen shrub that grows on trees, shrubs, and cacti. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and the flowers are small and yellowish-green.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron paradoxum 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 paradoxum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron paradoxum is a tropical epiphytic plant native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing vine that can reach lengths of up to 10 feet. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It should be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Phoradendron paradoxum

Phoradendron paradoxum is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Phoradendron paradoxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron paradoxum?

Phoradendron paradoxum

What type of plant is Phoradendron paradoxum?

Phoradendron paradoxum is a species of mistletoe.

Where is Phoradendron paradoxum found?

Phoradendron paradoxum is found in the southwestern United States.

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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