Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
parasitica
ID:
1075397

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 110 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074735

Common Names

  • Scurrula parasitica
  • Parasitic Scurrula
  • Parasitic Mistletoe

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Description

Scurrula parasitica (also called Parasitic Scurrula, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and Central America. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that grows on oaks and other trees in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scurrula parasitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scurrula parasitica var. graciliflora (Wall. ex DC.) H.S.Kiu
Scurrula buddleioides var. heynei (DC.) H.S.Kiu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scurrula parasitica are small, bell-shaped and white in color. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scurrula parasitica is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is also resistant to pests and diseases.

Where to Find Scurrula parasitica

Scurrula parasitica can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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