Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
brachynema
ID:
469582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(2): 29 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468914

Common Names

  • Psittacanthus brachynema
  • Short-tailed parrotbill
  • Short-tailed parrot-bill

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Synonyms

  • Siphanthemum brachynema Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Psittacanthus brachynema (also called 'Short-stemmed Mistletoe', among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is native to Central America and northern South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a semi-parasitic shrub, with greenish-yellow leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psittacanthus brachynema is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psittacanthus brachynema has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psittacanthus brachynema is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be kept moist and should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Psittacanthus brachynema

Psittacanthus brachynema is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Psittacanthus brachynema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus brachynema?

Psittacanthus brachynema

What is the common name of Psittacanthus brachynema?

Short-stalked Psittacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Psittacanthus brachynema?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Psittacanthus genus

Psittacanthus schiedeanus, Psittacanthus robustus, Psittacanthus mirandensis, Psittacanthus mayanus, Psittacanthus martinicensis, Psittacanthus rhynchanthus, Psittacanthus pustulosus, Psittacanthus pluricotyledonarius, Psittacanthus pinicola, Psittacanthus montis-neblinae, Psittacanthus nudus, Psittacanthus nodosissimus, Psittacanthus peronopetalus, Psittacanthus duckei, Psittacanthus dilatatus, Psittacanthus gracilipes, Psittacanthus irwinii, Psittacanthus gigas, Psittacanthus excrenulatus, Psittacanthus julianus, Psittacanthus lasserianus, Psittacanthus lasianthus, Psittacanthus calyculatus, Psittacanthus brachynema, Psittacanthus eucalyptifolius, Psittacanthus chiriquianus, Psittacanthus angustifolius, Psittacanthus biternatus, Psittacanthus cucullaris, Psittacanthus costanensis, Psittacanthus clusiifolius, Psittacanthus circulatus, Psittacanthus cinctus, Psittacanthus acinarius, Psittacanthus acevedoi, Psittacanthus acuminatus, Psittacanthus acutus, Psittacanthus antioquiensis, Psittacanthus bergii, Psittacanthus bolbocephalus, Psittacanthus bolivarensis, Psittacanthus brachypodus, Psittacanthus cajamarcanus, Psittacanthus carinatus, Psittacanthus carnosus, Psittacanthus complanatus, Psittacanthus crassicostatus, Psittacanthus crassinervis, Psittacanthus crassipes, Psittacanthus cyclophyllus,

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,

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