Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Tiegh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 122 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074272
Common Names
- Macrosolen cochinchinensis
- Cochin China Macrosolen
- Cochin China Macrosolen
Description
Macrosolen cochinchinensis (also called Cochinchina Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the Loranthaceae family. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in dry savannas and woodlands. It has oblong leaves that are 3-6 cm long, and its flowers are yellowish-green and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Macrosolen cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used to make tea, which is believed to have several health benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrosolen cochinchinensis is a small, white, 5-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings are slender and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrosolen cochinchinensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of China. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Once established, Macrosolen cochinchinensis is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Macrosolen cochinchinensis
Macrosolen cochinchinensis is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and scrub jungles.
Species in the Macrosolen genus
Macrosolen tubiflorus,
Macrosolen globosus,
Macrosolen macrophyllus,
Macrosolen melintangensis,
Macrosolen crassus,
Macrosolen formosus,
Macrosolen curtiflorus,
Macrosolen papillosus,
Macrosolen demesae,
Macrosolen dianthus,
Macrosolen flammeus,
Macrosolen tetragonus,
Macrosolen trigonus,
Macrosolen surigaoensis,
Macrosolen pusillus,
Macrosolen platyphyllus,
Macrosolen psilanthus,
Macrosolen retusus,
Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus,
Macrosolen beccarii,
Macrosolen amboinensis,
Macrosolen ampullaceus,
Macrosolen annamicus,
Macrosolen barlowii,
Macrosolen bellus,
Macrosolen brandisianus,
Macrosolen brevitubus,
Macrosolen albicaulis,
Macrosolen acunae,
Macrosolen cochinchinensis,
Macrosolen capitellatus,
Macrosolen parasiticus,
Macrosolen avenis,
Macrosolen suberosus,
Macrosolen bibracteolatus,
Macrosolen robinsonii,
Macrosolen tricolor,
Macrosolen geminatus,
Macrosolen andamanensis,
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,