Psittacanthus brasiliensis is a species of Neotropical mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae, which is endemic to Brazil.[4][5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Loranthaceae |
| Genus: | Psittacanthus |
| Species: | P. brasiliensis
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| Psittacanthus brasiliensis | |
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Description edit
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]
Distribution edit
It occurs in the southeast of Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo).[5]
Habitat edit
It grows in Atlantic forest and rain-forest.[5]
Taxonomy edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b "IPNI: Psittacanthus brasiliensis". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ a b c 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".
- ^ GBIF.org (25 May 2018) GBIF Occurrence Download Psittacanthus brasiliensis (Desr.) G.Don
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d e f g "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