Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 155 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746989
Common Names
- Pasco's Phoradendron
- Pasco's Phoradendro
- Pasco's Phoradendr
Description
Phoradendron pascoi (also called Pasco Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Santalaceae family. It is native to Mexico and parts of Central America. This plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Phoradendron pascoi is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phoradendron pascoi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phoradendron pascoi is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Phoradendron pascoi requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Phoradendron pascoi
Phoradendron pascoi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Phoradendron pascoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phoradendron pascoi?
Phoradendron pascoi
What type of plant is Phoradendron pascoi?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Viscaceae.
Where is Phoradendron pascoi found?
It is found in Mexico.
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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.