Bigleaf Mistletoe
Phoradendron racemosum
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © armandofeliciano (iNaturalist #161377002)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Phoradendron
- Species:
- Phoradendron racemosum
- USDA Symbol:
- PHRA7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on host trees in dry forests