Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
macrofalcatum
ID:
1279271

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Han & D.X.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23: 719 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278609



Common Names

  • Viscum macrofalcatum
  • Large-pinnate Viscum
  • Large-pinnate Mistletoe
  • Large-pinnate Dwarf Mistletoe


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Description

Viscum macrofalcatum (also called Viscum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Viscum macrofalcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viscum macrofalcatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viscum macrofalcatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Viscum macrofalcatum

Viscum macrofalcatum is native to the tropical regions of Asia.

Viscum macrofalcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viscum macrofalcatum?

Viscum macrofalcatum

What is the common name of Viscum macrofalcatum?

Large-leaved mistletoe

What is the family of Viscum macrofalcatum?

Viscaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50298791: Based on the initial data import
Dianxiang Zhang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
Rong Lan Han: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Han' in the authors string.