Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
vohimavoense
ID:
425099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Lejeunia Mém. 11: 77 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424431

Common Names

  • Viola iselensis
  • Viola isaurica
  • Viscum vohimavoense

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Description

Viscum vohimavoense (also called Vohimavo Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate and up to 5 cm long. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viscum vohimavoense is an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viscum vohimavoense is a small yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viscum vohimavoense is a semi-evergreen, woody, perennial climber. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it takes a long time for the seed to germinate. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Viscum vohimavoense

Viscum vohimavoense is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, deciduous forests.

Viscum vohimavoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viscum vohimavoense?

Viscum vohimavoense

What is the common name of Viscum vohimavoense?

Vohimavoense Mistletoe

Where is Viscum vohimavoense native to?

Madagascar

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,