Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
wightianum
ID:
425096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 380 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424428

Common Names

  • Viola iselensis
  • Viola isaurica
  • Viscum wightianum

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Description

Viscum wightianum (also called Wight's 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 wightianum is an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viscum wightianum is small, yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viscum wightianum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Viscum wightianum

Viscum wightianum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Viscum wightianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viscum wightianum?

Viscum wightianum

What is the common name of Viscum wightianum?

Wightianum Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Viscum wightianum?

It is native to tropical Asia

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552607-1: Based on the initial data import