Psittacanthus brasiliensis
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Loranthaceae |
| Genus: | Psittacanthus |
| Species: | P. brasiliensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Psittacanthus brasiliensis | |
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Psittacanthus brasiliensis is a species of Neotropical mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae, which is endemic to Brazil.[3][4]
Description
Psittacanthus brasiliensis has pendulous branches, which are circular in cross-section.[4] The leaves are opposite and petiolate, with the leaf base being acute and the apex obtuse.[4] The position of the inflorescence is terminal and forms an umbel of triads on peduncles.[4] Their colour is red and they have a straight style.[4]
Distribution
It occurs in the southeast of Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo).[4]
Habitat
It grows in Atlantic forest and rainforest.[4]
Taxonomy
Psittacanthus brasiliensis was first described by Desrousseaux in 1792 as Loranthus brasiliensis,[5][6] and in 1834, Don assigned it to the new genus Psittacanthus.[1][2]
Etymology
Psittacanthos comes from the Greek psittakos (parrot), and the Greek anthos (flower), possibly chosen, according to Don,[2] because of the bright colours. The specific epithet, brasiliensis, is the Latin for of Brazil (genitive singular case).[7]
References
- 1 2 "IPNI: Psittacanthus brasiliensis". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- 1 2 3 Don, G. 1834. "A general history of the dichlamydeous plants :comprising complete descriptions of the different orders...the whole arranged according to the natural system 3: 415".
- 1 2 Govaerts, R. et al. 2018. "Plants of the World online: Psittacanthus brasiliensis". Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Psittacanthus brasiliensis (Desr.) G.Don". Flora do Brasil 2020: Algae, Fungi, Plants, Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ↑ "IPNI: Loranthus brasiliensis". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ↑ Desrousseaux, L.A.J. 1792. Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] 3(2): 596. 1792.
- ↑ Stearn, W.T. 2004. Botanical Latin 4th Edition, p.93. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon
- GBIF.org (25 May 2018) GBIF Occurrence Download Psittacanthus brasiliensis (Desr.) G.Don