Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
lonchiphylla
ID:
641920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 310 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641252

Common Names

  • Dendrophthoe Lonchiphylla
  • Lonchiphylla Mistletoe
  • Australian Mistletoe

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus lonchiphyllus Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla (also called Long-leaved mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla 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 lonchiphylla

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla?

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla

What type of plant is Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla?

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla is a species of parasitic plant.

Where is Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla found?

Dendrophthoe lonchiphylla is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

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,

References