Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
picardae
ID:
641824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 20 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641156

Common Names

  • Dendropemon picardae
  • Picardae
  • Dendropemon

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Description

Dendropemon picardae (also called Picard's Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate, 3–7 cm long and 1–3 cm broad, with a serrated margin. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropemon picardae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendropemon picardae is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dendropemon picardae can be done through seed sowing, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a branch of the plant in the soil and allowing it to root.

Where to Find Dendropemon picardae

Dendropemon picardae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Dendropemon picardae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendropemon picardae?

Dendropemon picardae

What is the family of Dendropemon picardae?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the native range of Dendropemon picardae?

Madagascar

Species in the Dendropemon genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760839: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.