Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
cyanocarpum
ID:
543925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Nelson) Abrams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Pacific States 2nd. Printing, 531. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543257

Common Names

  • Blueberry Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Blueberry Dwarf-mistletoe
  • Blueberry Dwarf Mistletoe

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Description

Arceuthobium cyanocarpum (also called Blue-Fruited Dwarf Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, semi-parasitic shrub found in the western 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 cyanocarpum 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 cyanocarpum 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 cyanocarpum is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Arceuthobium cyanocarpum

Arceuthobium cyanocarpum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Arceuthobium cyanocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium cyanocarpum?

Arceuthobium cyanocarpum

What are the common names of Arceuthobium cyanocarpum?

Blue-fruited dwarf mistletoe

Where is Arceuthobium cyanocarpum 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-2646799: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
LeRoy Abrams (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abrams' in the authors string.