Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
luteovittata
ID:
1076270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl. & K.Krause) Polhill & Wiens

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 171 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075608

Common Names

  • Yellow-striped Phragmanthera
  • Phragmanthera luteovittata
  • Luteovittata Phragmanthera

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Description

Phragmanthera luteovittata (also called Yellow-veined mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is a small shrub with yellow-veined leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmanthera luteovittata is a shrub that is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a privacy screen. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phragmanthera luteovittata is white in color and has 4 petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmanthera luteovittata can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Phragmanthera luteovittata

Phragmanthera luteovittata can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Species in the Phragmanthera genus

Phragmanthera rufescens, Phragmanthera polycrypta, Phragmanthera glaucocarpa, Phragmanthera nigritana, Phragmanthera seretii, Phragmanthera leonensis, Phragmanthera kamerunensis, Phragmanthera zygiarum, Phragmanthera usuiensis, Phragmanthera sterculiae, Phragmanthera guerichii, Phragmanthera capitata, Phragmanthera exellii, Phragmanthera engleri, Phragmanthera dschallensis, Phragmanthera dombeyae, Phragmanthera crassicaulis, Phragmanthera cornetii, Phragmanthera cinerea, Phragmanthera brieyi, Phragmanthera baumii, Phragmanthera batangae, Phragmanthera austroarabica, Phragmanthera edouardii, Phragmanthera eminii, Phragmanthera erythraea, Phragmanthera longiflora, Phragmanthera luteovittata, Phragmanthera macrosolen, Phragmanthera proteicola, Phragmanthera raynaliana, Phragmanthera regularis, Phragmanthera sarertaensis, Phragmanthera talbotiorum, Phragmanthera vignei,

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 tro-19102544: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.