Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
arcuata
ID:
641987

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 7: 346. 1870 [15 Nov 1870]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641319

Common Names

  • Dendrophthora arcuata
  • Arcuata
  • Dendrophthora

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Synonyms

  • Phoradendron arcuatum (C.Wright) C.Wright [unknown]

Description

Dendrophthora arcuata (also called Arcuate Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophthora arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dendrophthora arcuata are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophthora arcuata is a woody, evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrophthora arcuata

Dendrophthora arcuata can be found in India.

Dendrophthora arcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophthora arcuata?

Dendrophthora arcuata

What type of plant is Dendrophthora arcuata?

Epiphytic shrub

Where is Dendrophthora arcuata found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Species in the Dendrophthora genus

Dendrophthora albescens, Dendrophthora amalfiensis, Dendrophthora ambigua, Dendrophthora arcuata, Dendrophthora argentea, Dendrophthora avenia, Dendrophthora bermejae, Dendrophthora bonaniae, Dendrophthora brachylepis, Dendrophthora brachystachya, Dendrophthora bulbifera, Dendrophthora buxifolia, Dendrophthora capillaris, Dendrophthora capitellata, Dendrophthora carnosa, Dendrophthora chrysostachya, Dendrophthora clavata, Dendrophthora confertiflora, Dendrophthora constricta, Dendrophthora corynarthron, Dendrophthora costaricensis, Dendrophthora crispula, Dendrophthora cubensis, Dendrophthora cuneifolia, Dendrophthora cupressoides, Dendrophthora cupulata, Dendrophthora dalstroemii, Dendrophthora davidsei, Dendrophthora decipiens, Dendrophthora densifolia, Dendrophthora densifrons, Dendrophthora diffusa, Dendrophthora dimorpha, Dendrophthora dittae, Dendrophthora dodsonii, Dendrophthora domingensis, Dendrophthora eichleriana, Dendrophthora elegantissima, Dendrophthora elliptica, Dendrophthora enckeifolia, Dendrophthora epiviscum, Dendrophthora equisetoides, Dendrophthora excisa, Dendrophthora fanshawei, Dendrophthora fasciculata, Dendrophthora fastigiata, Dendrophthora fendleriana, Dendrophthora ferruginea, Dendrophthora filiformis, Dendrophthora flagelliformis,

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-2760989: Based on the initial data import
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.