Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
undulatum
ID:
477541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl ex DC.) Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(2): 122 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476873



Common Names

  • Phoradendron Undulatum
  • Undulate Phoradendron
  • Undulate Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Viscum undulatum Pohl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron gracilispicum Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron herminieri Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron chrysocarpum stehlei Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron tomentosum macrophyllum (Engelm.) Wiens [unknown]
  • Phoradendron flavens macrophyllum Engelm. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron serotinum macrophyllum (Engelm.) M.C.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron uleanum Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron hamatifolium Rizzini [unknown]
  • Phoradendron ayliffii Philcox [unknown]
  • Phoradendron flavens macrophyllum (Engelm.) A.E.Murray [unknown]

Description

Phoradendron undulatum (also called Wavy Phoradendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron undulatum is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron undulatum has a yellow flower with white and pink stripes and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron undulatum is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Phoradendron undulatum

Phoradendron undulatum can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Phoradendron undulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron undulatum?

Phoradendron undulatum

What is the common name of Phoradendron undulatum?

Undulated Phoradendron

What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron undulatum?

Tropical rainforests

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-2553725: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.