Status:
valid
Authors:
Hawksw. & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 17: 223 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543274
Common Names
- Globose Dwarf Mistletoe
- Globose Dwarf-mistletoe
- Globose Dwarf Mistletoe
Description
Arceuthobium globosum (also called Globe 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 globosum is used in the production of adhesives and as a soil stabilizer.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Arceuthobium globosum sub. aureum (Hawksw. & Wiens) Mathiasen
Arceuthobium globosum sub. petersonii (Hawksw. & Wiens) Mathiasen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arceuthobium globosum has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arceuthobium globosum is a small, evergreen shrub 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 globosum
Arceuthobium globosum is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Arceuthobium globosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium globosum?
Arceuthobium globosum
What are the common names of Arceuthobium globosum?
Globose dwarf mistletoe
Where is Arceuthobium globosum 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,