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
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.
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,