Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
azoricum
ID:
543901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiens & Hawksw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 31: 73 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543233

Common Names

  • Azorean Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Azorean Mistletoe
  • Azorean Dwarf Mistletoe

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Description

Arceuthobium azoricum (also called Azores Dwarf Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, semi-parasitic shrub found in the Azores Islands. It typically grows in coniferous forests, where it is found on the branches of pines, junipers, and other conifers.

Uses & Benefits

Arceuthobium azoricum 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 azoricum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Arceuthobium azoricum 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 azoricum

Arceuthobium azoricum can be found in the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands.

Arceuthobium azoricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium azoricum?

Arceuthobium azoricum

What are the common names of Arceuthobium azoricum?

Azorean dwarf mistletoe

Where is Arceuthobium azoricum native to?

Azores

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-2646776: Based on the initial data import
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.
Frank Goode Hawksworth (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hawksw.' in the authors string.