Biology:Gaiadendron

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Short description: Genus of mistletoes

Gaiadendron
Gaiadendron punctatum 1.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Loranthaceae
Genus: Gaiadendron
G.Don
Species:
G. punctatum
Binomial name
Gaiadendron punctatum
(Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don

Gaiadendron is a genus of parasitic shrubs or trees in the family Loranthaceae.[1] It solely comprises the species Gaiadendron punctatum, which is found in North and South America.[2][1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Heide-Jørgensen, Henning (2008) (in en). Parasitic flowering plants. BRILL. pp. 54. ISBN 9789047433590. 
  2. Grandtner, M. M.; Chevrette, Julien (2013-09-21) (in en). Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press. pp. 260. ISBN 9780123969545. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5487820 entry