Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Ettingsh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 32: 52 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641204
Common Names
- Dendrophthoe Falcata
- Falcata Mistletoe
- Australian Mistletoe
Description
Dendrophthoe falcata (also called Sickle-leaved Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the Loranthaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with small, sickle-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophthoe falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrophthoe falcata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophthoe falcata is a species of lianas in the Loranthaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or air layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).
Where to Find Dendrophthoe falcata
Dendrophthoe falcata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Dendrophthoe falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophthoe falcata?
Dendrophthoe falcata
What is the common name of Dendrophthoe falcata?
Falcate Mistletoe
What is the natural habitat of Dendrophthoe falcata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Dendrophthoe genus
Dendrophthoe acacioides,
Dendrophthoe carinata,
Dendrophthoe clementis,
Dendrophthoe constricta,
Dendrophthoe copelandii,
Dendrophthoe costulata,
Dendrophthoe curvata,
Dendrophthoe falcata,
Dendrophthoe flosculosa,
Dendrophthoe fulva,
Dendrophthoe fuscata,
Dendrophthoe gangliiformis,
Dendrophthoe gjellerupii,
Dendrophthoe glabrescens,
Dendrophthoe haenkeana,
Dendrophthoe hallieri,
Dendrophthoe homoplastica,
Dendrophthoe incarnata,
Dendrophthoe kerrii,
Dendrophthoe lanosa,
Dendrophthoe ligulatus,
Dendrophthoe locellata,
Dendrophthoe loheri,
Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla,
Dendrophthoe longituba,
Dendrophthoe luzonensis,
Dendrophthoe malifolia,
Dendrophthoe mearnsii,
Dendrophthoe memecylifolia,
Dendrophthoe mirifica,
Dendrophthoe neelgherrensis,
Dendrophthoe odontocalyx,
Dendrophthoe pauciflora,
Dendrophthoe pelagica,
Dendrophthoe pentandra,
Dendrophthoe pentapetala,
Dendrophthoe praelonga,
Dendrophthoe quadrifida,
Dendrophthoe rimituba,
Dendrophthoe sarcophylla,
Dendrophthoe suborbicularis,
Dendrophthoe timorana,
Dendrophthoe trichanthera,
Dendrophthoe villosa,
Dendrophthoe vitellinus,
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,