Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
chinense
ID:
543921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 170 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543253

Common Names

  • Chinese Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Chinese Dwarf-mistletoe
  • Chinese Dwarf Mistletoe

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Arceuthobium chinense is a flowering plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arceuthobium chinense has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arceuthobium chinense 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 chinense

Arceuthobium chinense is native to China.

Arceuthobium chinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium chinense?

Arceuthobium chinense

What are the common names of Arceuthobium chinense?

Chinese dwarf mistletoe

Where is Arceuthobium chinense native to?

China

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,

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