Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
angulatum
ID:
425639

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Heyne ex DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 283 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424971



Common Names

  • Angulate Mistletoe
  • Angulate Mistletoe-berry
  • Angulate Mistletoe-oak


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Synonyms

  • Aspidixia angulata (B.Heyne ex DC.) Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Viscum angulatum (also called angled mistletoe, among many other common names) is a semi-parasitic shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Viscum angulatum is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viscum angulatum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viscum angulatum is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Viscum angulatum

Viscum angulatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Viscum angulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viscum angulatum?

Viscum angulatum

What is the common name of Viscum angulatum?

Angled Mistletoe

What type of plant is Viscum angulatum?

Parasitic shrub

Species in the Viscum genus

Viscum wrayi, Viscum wightianum, Viscum whitei, Viscum wallichianum, Viscum vohimavoense, Viscum tieghemii, Viscum subracemosum, Viscum stenocarpum, Viscum tuberculatum, Viscum tsiafajavonense, Viscum tsaratananense, Viscum trilobatum, Viscum triflorum, Viscum album, Viscum acaciae, Viscum longipetiolatum, Viscum malurianum, Viscum grossum, Viscum grandicaule, Viscum itrafanaombense, Viscum katikianum, Viscum junodii, Viscum indosinense, Viscum heyneanum, Viscum rotundifolium, Viscum roncartii, Viscum ramosissimum, Viscum scurruloideum, Viscum semialatum, Viscum orbiculatum, Viscum myriophlebium, Viscum multipedunculatum, Viscum multiflorum, Viscum apiculatum, Viscum angulatum, Viscum ambongoense, Viscum capitellatum, Viscum birmanicum, Viscum bancroftii, Viscum exile, Viscum dryophilum, Viscum fastigiatum, Viscum mysorense, Viscum congolense, Viscum combreticola, Viscum coloratum, Viscum ceibarum, Viscum decurrens, Viscum cylindricum, Viscum cruciatum,

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552259-1: Based on the initial data import