Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
occidentale
ID:
543960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm. ex S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. California [W.H.Brewer] ii. 107. 1880 [Jul-Dec 1880]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543292

Common Names

  • Arceuthobium occidentale
  • Western Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Western Dwarf-mistletoe

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Description

Arceuthobium occidentale (also called Western 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 occidentale is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arceuthobium occidentale 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 occidentale 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 occidentale

Arceuthobium occidentale can be found in Mexico.

Arceuthobium occidentale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium occidentale?

Arceuthobium occidentale

What is the common name of Arceuthobium occidentale?

Western dwarf mistletoe

What type of plant is Arceuthobium occidentale?

Parasitic plant

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-2646830: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.