Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
austriacum
ID:
1075511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiesb. ex Dichtl

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Deutsche Bot. Monatsschr. ii. (1884) 154.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074849

Common Names

  • Austrian Mistletoe
  • Austrian Leafy Mistletoe
  • Austrian Phoradendron

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Description

Viscum austriacum (also called Austrian Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Viscum austriacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viscum austriacum is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viscum austriacum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer, when temperatures are warm. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Viscum austriacum

Viscum austriacum is native to the cloud forests of Guatemala and El Salvador.

Species in the Viscum genus

Viscum wrayi, Viscum wightianum, Viscum whitei, Viscum wallichianum, Viscum vohimavoense, Viscum tieghemii, Viscum subracemosum, Viscum stenocarpum, Viscum tuberculatum, Viscum tsiafajavonense, Viscum tsaratananense, Viscum trilobatum, Viscum triflorum, Viscum album, Viscum acaciae, Viscum longipetiolatum, Viscum malurianum, Viscum grossum, Viscum grandicaule, Viscum itrafanaombense, Viscum katikianum, Viscum junodii, Viscum indosinense, Viscum heyneanum, Viscum rotundifolium, Viscum roncartii, Viscum ramosissimum, Viscum scurruloideum, Viscum semialatum, Viscum orbiculatum, Viscum myriophlebium, Viscum multipedunculatum, Viscum multiflorum, Viscum apiculatum, Viscum angulatum, Viscum ambongoense, Viscum capitellatum, Viscum birmanicum, Viscum bancroftii, Viscum exile, Viscum dryophilum, Viscum fastigiatum, Viscum mysorense, Viscum congolense, Viscum combreticola, Viscum coloratum, Viscum ceibarum, Viscum decurrens, Viscum cylindricum, Viscum cruciatum,

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 tro-19101189: Based on the initial data import
Johann Wiesbaur (1836-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiesb.' in the authors string.
Alois Dichtl (1841-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dichtl' in the authors string.