Psittacanthus brasiliensis

Psittacanthus brasiliensis is a species of neotropical mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae, which is endemic to Brazil.[4][5]

Psittacanthus brasiliensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Loranthaceae
Genus: Psittacanthus
Species:
P. brasiliensis
Binomial name
Psittacanthus brasiliensis
Occurrence data from GBIF[3]
Synonyms[4]
  • Loranthus brasiliensis Desr.
  • Etubila brasiliensis (Desr.) Raf.

Description

Psittacanthus brasiliensis has pendulous branches, which are circular in cross-section.[5] The leaves are opposite and petiolate, with the leaf base being acute and the apex obtuse.[5] The position of the inflorescence is terminal and forms an umbel of triads on peduncles.[5] Their colour is red and they have a straight style[5]

Distribrution

It occurs in the southeast of Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo).[5]

Habitat

It grows in Atlantic forest and rain-forest.[5]

Taxonomy

Psittacanthus brasiliensis was first described by Desrousseaux in 1792 as Loranthus brasiliensis,[6][7] 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).[8]

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References
  1. "IPNI: Psittacanthus brasiliensis". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  2. 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".
  3. GBIF.org (25 May 2018) GBIF Occurrence Download Psittacanthus brasiliensis (Desr.) G.Don
  4. 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.
  5. "Psittacanthus brasiliensis (Desr.) G.Don". Flora do Brasil 2020: Algae, Fungi, Plants, Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  6. "IPNI: Loranthus brasiliensis". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  7. Desrousseaux, L.A.J. 1792. Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] 3(2): 596. 1792.
  8. Stearn, W.T. 2004. Botanical Latin 4th Edition, p.93. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon
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