Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 63: 468 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247739
Common Names
- Phoradendron validum
- Validum Phoradendron
- Phoradendron Validum
Description
Phoradendron validum (also called Validate Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Santalaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phoradendron validum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phoradendron validum has small, white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phoradendron validum is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Phoradendron validum
Phoradendron validum is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Phoradendron validum FAQ
What are the common names of Phoradendron validum?
Phoradendron validum is commonly known as Valid Phoradendron.
What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron validum?
Phoradendron validum is native to Mexico.
What are the care requirements of Phoradendron validum?
Phoradendron validum requires bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.
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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.