Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
berteroanum
ID:
473237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 313 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472569

Common Names

  • Phoradendron berteroanum
  • Bertero's Phoradendron
  • Bertero's Tree Phoradendron

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Synonyms

  • Viscum henslovii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Viscum berteroanum DC. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron cymosum Urb. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron henslovii (Hook.f.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron pleurocymosum Rizzini [unknown]
  • Viscum galapageium Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Viscum florianum Andersson [unknown]
  • Phoradendron galapageium (Hook.f.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron florianum (Andersson) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron uncinatum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron heydeanum australe Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron dichotomum ovatifolium Krug & Urb. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron ovatifolium (Krug & Urb.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron campinense Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron holtonis Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron lindenii Trel. [unknown]

Description

Phoradendron berteroanum (also called Phoradendron, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist and shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron berteroanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron berteroanum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron berteroanum is a species of mistletoe native to the Caribbean. It is a semi-parasitic plant that attaches itself to trees and shrubs. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Phoradendron berteroanum

Phoradendron berteroanum is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Phoradendron berteroanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron berteroanum?

Phoradendron berteroanum

What is the common name of Phoradendron berteroanum?

Bertero's Phoradendron

What is the habitat of Phoradendron berteroanum?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands

Species in the Phoradendron genus

Phoradendron berryi, Phoradendron berteroanum, Phoradendron apiciflorum, Phoradendron apurense, Phoradendron ayacuchanum, Phoradendron brevifolium, Phoradendron briquetianum, Phoradendron caesalpiniae, Phoradendron brachystachyum, Phoradendron bilineatum, Phoradendron anceps, Phoradendron andersonii, Phoradendron annulatum, Phoradendron aphyllum, Phoradendron agostinorum, Phoradendron aguilarii, Phoradendron acinacifolium, Phoradendron falcifer, Phoradendron falcatum, Phoradendron falconense, Phoradendron duidanum, Phoradendron enckeifohum, Phoradendron galeottii, Phoradendron filispicum, Phoradendron forestierae, Phoradendron chrysocladon, Phoradendron carneum, Phoradendron cerinocarpum, Phoradendron dimerostachys, Phoradendron diminutivum, Phoradendron dipterum, Phoradendron crassifolium, Phoradendron cuneifolium, Phoradendron virens, Phoradendron wattii, Phoradendron woodsonii, Phoradendron spathulatum, Phoradendron staphylinum, Phoradendron semivenosum, Phoradendron strongyloclados, Phoradendron thyrsoideum, Phoradendron triflorum, Phoradendron trinervium, Phoradendron rigidum, Phoradendron rubrum, Phoradendron macrophyllum, Phoradendron rotundifolium, Phoradendron leucarpum, Phoradendron longifolium, Phoradendron longipetiolatum,

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-2545401: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.