Dendropemon platypus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platypus
ID:
641826
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(5): 57 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641158
Common Names
- Dendropemon Platypus
- Platypus Mistletoe
- Australian Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendropemon platypus (also called Platypus Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate, 3–7 cm long and 1–3 cm broad, with a serrated margin. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropemon platypus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendropemon platypus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with small, pointed leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dendropemon platypus can be done through seed sowing, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a branch of the plant in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Dendropemon platypus
Dendropemon platypus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Dendropemon platypus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendropemon platypus?
Dendropemon platypus
What is the family of Dendropemon platypus?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the native range of Dendropemon platypus?
Madagascar
Species in the Dendropemon genus
Dendropemon bistriata, Dendropemon acutifolius, Dendropemon alatus, Dendropemon bicolor, Dendropemon caribaeus, Dendropemon caymanensis, Dendropemon coloratus, Dendropemon confertiflorus, Dendropemon constantiae, Dendropemon emarginatus, Dendropemon hincheanus, Dendropemon laxiflorum, Dendropemon lepidotus, Dendropemon linearis, Dendropemon longipes, Dendropemon loranthoideus, Dendropemon parvifolius, Dendropemon pauciflorus, Dendropemon picardae, Dendropemon platypus, Dendropemon purpureus, Dendropemon pycnophyllus, Dendropemon rigidus, Dendropemon rostratus, Dendropemon spathulatus, Dendropemon oblanceolatus, Dendropemon polycarpus, Dendropemon fuscus, Dendropemon elegans, Dendropemon dimorphus, Dendropemon angustifolius, Dendropemon robustus, Dendropemon sintenisii,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760840: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.