Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 19: 49 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074833
Common Names
- Penduliflorus Tristerix
- Penduliflorus Tristerix Vine
- Penduliflorus Tristerix Plant
Description
Tristerix penduliflorus (also called Pendulous Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tristerix penduliflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tristerix penduliflorus is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Where to Find Tristerix penduliflorus
Tristerix penduliflorus is native to the cloud forests of Guatemala and El Salvador.
Species in the Tristerix genus
Tristerix verticillatus,
Tristerix corymbosus,
Tristerix grandiflorus,
Tristerix longibracteatus,
Tristerix peruvianus,
Tristerix aphyllus,
Tristerix penduliflorus,
Tristerix secundus,
Tristerix pubescens,
Tristerix peytonii,
Tristerix chodatianus,
Tristerix rhodanthus,
Tristerix divaricatus,
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.