Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
pedicellatum
ID:
1075556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Nat. Sci. 93: 152 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074894



Common Names

  • Pedicellatum Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe
  • Pedicellatum


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Description

Phoradendron pedicellatum (also called Pedicel mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron pedicellatum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phoradendron pedicellatum is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron pedicellatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer, when temperatures are warm. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Phoradendron pedicellatum

Phoradendron pedicellatum can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of South 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-19101295: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.