Status:
valid
Authors:
(Yamam.) Danser
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 125 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075812
Common Names
- Taxillus pseudochinensis
- Chinese Taxillus
- Chinese Taxillus
Description
Taxillus pseudochinensis (also called Pseudochinensis mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is a small shrub with large, 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
Taxillus pseudochinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a tonic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxillus pseudochinensis is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taxillus pseudochinensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Taxillus pseudochinensis
Taxillus pseudochinensis is found in the Himalayas.
Species in the Taxillus genus
Taxillus kuijtii,
Taxillus thelocarpa,
Taxillus thuducensis,
Taxillus tomentosus,
Taxillus recurvus,
Taxillus reflexilobus,
Taxillus robinsonii,
Taxillus rugosus,
Taxillus sclerophyllus,
Taxillus assamicus,
Taxillus erectiflorus,
Taxillus heyneanus,
Taxillus incanus,
Taxillus chinensis,
Taxillus danseriana,
Taxillus courtallensis,
Taxillus cuneatus,
Taxillus sericus,
Taxillus delavayi,
Taxillus kaempferi,
Taxillus caloreas,
Taxillus theifer,
Taxillus limprichtii,
Taxillus liquidambaricola,
Taxillus umbellifer,
Taxillus pseudochinensis,
Taxillus sutchuenensis,
Taxillus thibetensis,
Taxillus balansae,
Taxillus nigrans,
Taxillus vestitus,
Taxillus levinei,
Taxillus renii,
Taxillus tsaii,
Taxillus wiensii,
Taxillus ferrugineus,
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,