Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt

  • Filed As

    Loranthaceae
    Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt

  • Collector(s)

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

  • Location

    Brazil. Mato Grosso. Near Xavantina.

  • 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

    Occurrence ID: b458d95e-dbf0-4403-9f5e-79e4443cdcd9

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Mato Grosso

  • Locality

    Near Xavantina.

  • Coordinates

    -14.63, -52.23

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