Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
verticilliflora
ID:
543983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. California [W.H.Brewer] ii. 107. 1880 [Jul-Dec 1880]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543315

Common Names

  • Arceuthobium verticilliflora
  • Whorled Dwarf Mistletoe
  • Whorled Dwarf-mistletoe

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Description

Arceuthobium verticilliflora (also called Whorled Dwarf-mistletoe, among many other common names) is a parasitic shrub native to North America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in coniferous forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arceuthobium verticilliflora 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 verticilliflora is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to prune the shrub after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Arceuthobium verticilliflora

Arceuthobium verticilliflora is native to western North America, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.

Arceuthobium verticilliflora FAQ

What is the growth rate of Arceuthobium verticilliflora?

The growth rate of Arceuthobium verticilliflora is slow to moderate.

What is the optimal soil type for Arceuthobium verticilliflora?

Arceuthobium verticilliflora prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Arceuthobium verticilliflora?

The ideal temperature for Arceuthobium verticilliflora 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,

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