Filed As:

Loranthaceae
Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt

All Determinations:

Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt
Note: Cited by J. Kuijt in Novon 1996

Phthirusa theloneura Eichler

Location:

Brazil. Mato Grosso. Near Xavantina.

Collector(s):

R. M. Harley 11058 with R. Souza, 12 Nov 1968

Description:

On branches of Mimosaceous spiny tree. Epiphytic shrub semiparasitic with creeping haustorial woody stems closely appressed to hosts branches. From these stems arise; long arching willowy branches with ? twining and drooping tips. Leaves erect fleshy. Flowers in three creamy white with P3+3 A 3+3 all creamy white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 01021961
GUID: b458d95e-dbf0-4403-9f5e-79e4443cdcd9

Map:

Coordinates: (-14.63, -52.23)

Distribution:

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