Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
sichuanense
ID:
543969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.S.Kiu) Hawksw. & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 156 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543301

Common Names

  • Arceuthobium sichuanense
  • Sichuan Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Sichuan Dwarf-mistletoe

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Synonyms

  • Arceuthobium pini sichuanense H.S.Kiu [unknown]

Description

Arceuthobium sichuanense (also called Sichuan Dwarf Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Santalaceae. It is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, from North America to Europe and Asia. It grows on coniferous trees, often in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arceuthobium sichuanense is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arceuthobium sichuanense flowers are small, yellowish-green in color, and have five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arceuthobium sichuanense is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. 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 sichuanense

Arceuthobium sichuanense is native to Sichuan, China.

Arceuthobium sichuanense FAQ

What is the growth rate of Arceuthobium sichuanense?

The growth rate of Arceuthobium sichuanense is slow to moderate.

What is the optimal soil type for Arceuthobium sichuanense?

Arceuthobium sichuanense prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Arceuthobium sichuanense?

The ideal temperature for Arceuthobium sichuanense is between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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-2646839: Based on the initial data import
Hua Shing Kiu (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Kiu' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.
Frank Goode Hawksworth (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hawksw.' in the authors string.