Psittacanthus gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
745206
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 86: 172 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744539
Common Names
- Psittacanthus gentryi
- Gentry's Psittacanthus
- Gentry's Parrot-Beak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psittacanthus gentryi (also called Gentry's mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and grows to about 10-15 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psittacanthus gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Psittacanthus gentryi flower is a tubular shape with a bright yellow color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psittacanthus gentryi is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Psittacanthus gentryi
Psittacanthus gentryi is native to Central and South America. It is found in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin and in the Andes Mountains.
Psittacanthus gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus gentryi?
Psittacanthus gentryi
What is the common name of Psittacanthus gentryi?
Gentry's Psittacanthus
Where is Psittacanthus gentryi found?
It is found in Mexico and Central 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,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101512-1: Based on the initial data import