Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
piperoides
ID:
475075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Phoradendron : 145 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474407



Common Names

  • Phoradendron piperoides
  • Piperoides Phoradendron
  • Phoradendron


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus granularis Willd. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Loranthus piperoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Viscum tereticaule DC. [unknown]
  • Viscum toruloides Eichler [unknown]
  • Viscum latifolium Sw. [unknown]
  • Viscum laurifolium C.Presl [unknown]
  • Viscum schottii Pohl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Viscum saururoides DC. [unknown]
  • Viscum fockeanum Miq. [unknown]
  • Viscum tereticaule cubense DC. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron biolleyi K.Krause [unknown]
  • Phoradendron glaucolutescens Rizzini [unknown]
  • Phoradendron ficulneum Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron saururoides Nutt. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron schottii (Pohl ex DC.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Phoradendron laurifolium (C.Presl) Eichler [unknown]
  • Phoradendron latifolium Griseb. [unknown]
  • Viscum piperoides (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Loranthus torulosus Kunth [unknown]
  • Phoradendron piperoides compositum Trel. [unknown]
  • Viscum torulosum (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron morazanense Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Phoradendron tereticaule (DC.) B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron torulosum (Kunth) Eichler [unknown]
  • Phoradendron latifolium hexastichum Urb. [unknown]

Description

Phoradendron piperoides (also called Pepper-leaved Phoradendron, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical regions of North America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron piperoides 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 piperoides 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 piperoides 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 piperoides

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

Phoradendron piperoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron piperoides?

Phoradendron piperoides

What is the common name of Phoradendron piperoides?

Piper-like Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron piperoides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2548310: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.