Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
vargasii
ID:
1248402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 63: 470 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247740



Common Names

  • Phoradendron vargasii
  • Vargasii Phoradendron
  • Phoradendron Vargasii


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Description

Phoradendron vargasii (also called Vargas' 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 vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron vargasii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron vargasii is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Phoradendron vargasii

Phoradendron vargasii is found in Mexico and Central America.

Phoradendron vargasii FAQ

What are the common names of Phoradendron vargasii?

Phoradendron vargasii is commonly known as Vargas' Phoradendron.

What is the natural habitat of Phoradendron vargasii?

Phoradendron vargasii is native to Mexico.

What are the care requirements of Phoradendron vargasii?

Phoradendron vargasii 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,

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