Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
pentandra
ID:
641946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 818 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641278

Common Names

  • Dendrophthoe pentandra
  • Pentandra
  • Dendrophthoe

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus farinosus Desr. [unknown]
  • Loranthus finlaysonianus Wall. [unknown]
  • Loranthus flavus Blume [unknown]
  • Loranthus venosus Blume [unknown]
  • Loranthus rigidus Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Meiena axillaris Raf. [unknown]
  • Scurrula venosa G.Don [unknown]
  • Scurrula pentandra G.Don [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe farinosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe leucobotrya Miq. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe venosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Elytranthe farinosa G.Don [unknown]
  • Elytranthe rigida G.Don [unknown]
  • Loranthus pentandrus L. [unknown]
  • Loranthus zimmermannii Warb. [unknown]

Description

Dendrophthoe pentandra (also called Indian Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has simple, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dendrophthoe pentandra are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dendrophthoe pentandra 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 Dendrophthoe pentandra

Dendrophthoe pentandra can be found in India.

Dendrophthoe pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophthoe pentandra?

Dendrophthoe pentandra

What is the common name of Dendrophthoe pentandra?

Five-stamen Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Dendrophthoe pentandra?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760950: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.