Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
parasiticus
ID:
1075514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Danser

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 36 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074852

Common Names

  • Parasiticus Macrosolen
  • Parasiticus Macrosolen Vine
  • Parasiticus Macrosolen Plant

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Description

Macrosolen parasiticus (also called Parasitic Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrosolen parasiticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrosolen parasiticus is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrosolen parasiticus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer, when temperatures are warm. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Macrosolen parasiticus

Macrosolen parasiticus is native to the cloud forests of Guatemala and El Salvador.

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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:550496-1: Based on the initial data import