Arceuthobium blumeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blumeri
ID:
543903
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Nelson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 56: 65 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543235
Common Names
- Blumer's Dwarf Mistletoe
- Blumer's Mistletoe
- Blumer's Dwarf Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arceuthobium blumeri (also called Blumer's Dwarf Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, semi-parasitic shrub found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in coniferous forests, where it is found on the branches of pines, junipers, and other conifers.
Uses & Benefits
Arceuthobium blumeri 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 blumeri 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 blumeri 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 blumeri
Arceuthobium blumeri is native to the Canary Islands.
Arceuthobium blumeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium blumeri?
Arceuthobium blumeri
What are the common names of Arceuthobium blumeri?
Blumer's dwarf mistletoe
Where is Arceuthobium blumeri native to?
North America
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-2646778: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.