Phoradendron rubrum (L.) Griseb.

The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Species
Family
Common Name
Description
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Phoradendron rubrum	Au: (L.) Griseb.
Loranthaceae
Mistletoe
Location/Habitat
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collector(s)
Collection No
Small olive green parasitic shrub with green flowers, growing on
Madiera (Swietenia mahagoni). Duplicates 1,2 and 4 with red
fruits.
Located between Old Bight and the Deep South Turn Around, on a dirt
road that leads east of the main road. Sabal dominated seasonally flooded
fresh water formation.
24° 10’ 58” N	Longitude 75°24’64” W
Several uses reported, but none repeated by more than one person. A
boiled decoction is bathed with for pain and arthritis. Bathe one's head for
a head cold. Boiled with Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) and drunk, causes
an abortion. One put in Bush Tea;
Laurel R. Richey
00-817 Duplicates 4 Date June 29,2000
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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