Bertero's Mistletoe
Viscum articulatum
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Tuamotu, Vietnam
iNaturalist: © jerome157 (iNaturalist #149270351)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Viscum
- Species:
- Viscum articulatum
- USDA Symbol:
- PHDI9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found on host trees in rocky areas