Arceuthobium tibetense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetense
ID:
543974
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.X.Kiu & W.Ren
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Yunnan Forest. Coll. 1982(1): 42 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543306
Common Names
- Arceuthobium tibetense
- Tibetan Dwarf Mistletoe
- Tibetan Dwarf-mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arceuthobium tibetense (also called Tibetan 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 tibetense is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arceuthobium tibetense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arceuthobium tibetense 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 tibetense
Arceuthobium tibetense is native to Tibet.
Arceuthobium tibetense FAQ
What is the growth rate of Arceuthobium tibetense?
The growth rate of Arceuthobium tibetense is slow to moderate.
What is the optimal soil type for Arceuthobium tibetense?
Arceuthobium tibetense prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Arceuthobium tibetense?
The ideal temperature for Arceuthobium tibetense 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-2646843: Based on the initial data import
Wei Ren: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Ren' in the authors string.