Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
745236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rizzini) Kuijt

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 86: 325 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744569

Common Names

  • Wurdackii Parrot Flower
  • Wurdackii Parrot Bush
  • Wurdackii Parrot Plant

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Description

Psittacanthus wurdackii (also called Bird's-nest plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loranthaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It typically grows in dry forests, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psittacanthus wurdackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psittacanthus wurdackii is a yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psittacanthus wurdackii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Psittacanthus wurdackii

Psittacanthus wurdackii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psittacanthus wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus wurdackii?

Psittacanthus wurdackii

What is the common name of Psittacanthus wurdackii?

Wurdack's Psittacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Psittacanthus wurdackii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Psittacanthus genus

Psittacanthus schiedeanus, Psittacanthus robustus, Psittacanthus mirandensis, Psittacanthus mayanus, Psittacanthus martinicensis, Psittacanthus rhynchanthus, Psittacanthus pustulosus, Psittacanthus pluricotyledonarius, Psittacanthus pinicola, Psittacanthus montis-neblinae, Psittacanthus nudus, Psittacanthus nodosissimus, Psittacanthus peronopetalus, Psittacanthus duckei, Psittacanthus dilatatus, Psittacanthus gracilipes, Psittacanthus irwinii, Psittacanthus gigas, Psittacanthus excrenulatus, Psittacanthus julianus, Psittacanthus lasserianus, Psittacanthus lasianthus, Psittacanthus calyculatus, Psittacanthus brachynema, Psittacanthus eucalyptifolius, Psittacanthus chiriquianus, Psittacanthus angustifolius, Psittacanthus biternatus, Psittacanthus cucullaris, Psittacanthus costanensis, Psittacanthus clusiifolius, Psittacanthus circulatus, Psittacanthus cinctus, Psittacanthus acinarius, Psittacanthus acevedoi, Psittacanthus acuminatus, Psittacanthus acutus, Psittacanthus antioquiensis, Psittacanthus bergii, Psittacanthus bolbocephalus, Psittacanthus bolivarensis, Psittacanthus brachypodus, Psittacanthus cajamarcanus, Psittacanthus carinatus, Psittacanthus carnosus, Psittacanthus complanatus, Psittacanthus crassicostatus, Psittacanthus crassinervis, Psittacanthus crassipes, Psittacanthus cyclophyllus,

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

Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.