Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abietis-religiosae
ID:
543896
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heil
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Centralbl. Bakteriol., 2. Anth. 59: 28 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543228
Common Names
- Religious Mistletoe
- Religious Dwarf Mistletoe
- Abietis-Religiosae Dwarf Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae (also called Religiosa Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Santalaceae. It is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, from North America to Europe and Asia. It grows on coniferous trees, often in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae is used for making furniture, firewood, and tools. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae flowers are small, yellowish-green in color, and have five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and tolerates drought and salt spray. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae is native to North America and can be found in coniferous forests.
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae?
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae
What are the common names of Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae?
Religious dwarf mistletoe
Where is Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae native to?
Europe
Species in the Arceuthobium genus
Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum, Arceuthobium rubrum, Arceuthobium sichuanense, Arceuthobium siskiyouense, Arceuthobium strictum, Arceuthobium tibetense, Arceuthobium tsugense, Arceuthobium vaginatum, Arceuthobium verticilliflora, Arceuthobium yecorense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium chinensis, Arceuthobium gambyi,
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2646771: Based on the initial data import
Hans Albrecht Heil (b.1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heil' in the authors string.