Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
oxycedri
ID:
543962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. , Suppl.: 629 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543294

Common Names

  • Arceuthobium oxycedri
  • Oxycedrus Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Oxycedrus Dwarf-mistletoe

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Description

Arceuthobium oxycedri (also called Juniper 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 oxycedri is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arceuthobium oxycedri var. shadii Fridl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arceuthobium oxycedri 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 oxycedri 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 oxycedri

Arceuthobium oxycedri can be found in Mexico.

Arceuthobium oxycedri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arceuthobium oxycedri?

Arceuthobium oxycedri

What is the common name of Arceuthobium oxycedri?

Dwarf Mistletoe

What type of plant is Arceuthobium oxycedri?

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-2646832: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.