Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
tunaeforme
ID:
1253756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Eichler

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(2): 108 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253094



Common Names

  • Phoradendron tunaeforme
  • Tunaeforme Phoradendron
  • Tunaeforme Phoradendron Tree


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Description

Phoradendron tunaeforme (also called Tuna-like Phoradendron, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical forests and can reach up to 4 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron tunaeforme is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron tunaeforme has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron tunaeforme is a tropical fern that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Phoradendron tunaeforme

Phoradendron tunaeforme can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Phoradendron tunaeforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron tunaeforme?

Phoradendron tunaeforme

What are the common names of Phoradendron tunaeforme?

Tuna-shaped Phoradendron

What type of plant is Phoradendron tunaeforme?

Tree

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-50168705: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.