Struthanthus salicifolius
Struthanthus salicifolius Mart.
Struthanthus salicifolius is a species in the Loranthaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of the country. The species was first described in 1830 by Mart.
Description
Struthanthus salicifolius belongs to the genus Struthanthus within the Loranthaceae family. It is distributed across multiple regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas. The species was formally published in 1830 by the author Mart. This taxon is part of a broader group of parasitic or hemiparasitic plants commonly known as mistletoes, which are characterized by their partial dependence on host plants for nutrients.
Distribution
BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central
Synonyms
Notanthera salicifoliusLoranthus salicifoliusPhthirusa salicifolia
