Kauai Korthal Mistletoe
Korthalsella latissima
- Native to:
- Hawaii, United States
David Eickhoff (www.flickr.com) from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Korthalsella
- Species:
- Korthalsella latissima
- USDA Symbol:
- KOLA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- epiphytic nature, often found on host plants