Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
strictum
ID:
543972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hawksw. & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 17: 234 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543304

Common Names

  • Arceuthobium strictum
  • Strict Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Strict Dwarf-mistletoe

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Description

Arceuthobium strictum (also called Strict 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 strictum is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arceuthobium strictum 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 strictum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Arceuthobium strictum

Arceuthobium strictum is native to North America, particularly in the western United States and Canada.

Arceuthobium strictum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Arceuthobium strictum?

The growth rate of Arceuthobium strictum is slow to moderate.

What is the optimal soil type for Arceuthobium strictum?

Arceuthobium strictum prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Arceuthobium strictum?

The ideal temperature for Arceuthobium strictum 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-2646841: Based on the initial data import
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.