Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
macbridei
ID:
642091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Kuijt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 122: 177 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641423

Common Names

  • Dendrophthora macbridei
  • Macbridei Dendrophthora
  • MacBride's Dendrophthora

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Synonyms

  • Phoradendron macbridei Standl. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthora basiandra Kuijt [unknown]

Description

Dendrophthora macbridei (also called MacBride's Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the Loranthaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophthora macbridei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrophthora macbridei is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dendrophthora macbridei: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and established.

Where to Find Dendrophthora macbridei

Dendrophthora macbridei is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Dendrophthora macbridei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophthora macbridei?

Dendrophthora macbridei

What is the family of Dendrophthora macbridei?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dendrophthora macbridei?

MacBride's Dendrophthora

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-2761082: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.