Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
roldanii
ID:
1232028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 43 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231366



Common Names

  • Phoradendron roldanii
  • Roldanii Phoradendron
  • Roldanii Mistletoe


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Description

Phoradendron roldanii (also called Roldan's Phoradendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in forests and shrublands. It has ovate leaves that are glossy green, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron roldanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has edible fruits which can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used to make wine and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron roldanii has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron roldanii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late summer or by seeds sown on the surface of a sandy peat in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Phoradendron roldanii

Phoradendron roldanii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Phoradendron roldanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron roldanii?

Phoradendron roldanii

What is the common name of Phoradendron roldanii?

Roldan's phoradendron

Where is Phoradendron roldanii found?

Venezuela

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-50066734: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.