Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
chrysocladon
ID:
473336

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 743 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472668

Common Names

  • Chrysocladon Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe
  • Chrysocladon's Mistletoe

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Synonyms

  • Viscum macrophyllum Macfad. [unknown]
  • Viscum flavens Sw. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron flavens (Sw.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron flavens longispicum Rizzini [unknown]
  • Phoradendron knoopii Warb. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron flavens australe Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron glyptoneurum Diels [unknown]
  • Phoradendron urbanianum Ule [unknown]
  • Phoradendron lindavianum Pacz. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron supravenulosum Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron quinquenervium K.Krause [unknown]
  • Phoradendron reticulatum Urb. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron knoopii Warb. ex Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron membranaceum Trel. [unknown]
  • Phoradendron trisulcatum Trel. [unknown]

Description

Phoradendron chrysocladon (also called Mexican Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. It is a hemiparasitic shrub which grows on oaks and other trees in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It has leathery, evergreen leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phoradendron chrysocladon is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage, and as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a purgative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoradendron chrysocladon has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoradendron chrysocladon can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Phoradendron chrysocladon

Phoradendron chrysocladon is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in the Caribbean, South America, and the southern United States.

Phoradendron chrysocladon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoradendron chrysocladon?

Phoradendron chrysocladon

What is the family of Phoradendron chrysocladon?

Loranthaceae

What is the habitat of Phoradendron chrysocladon?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2545589: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.