Phoradendron leucarpum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Central & Eastern U.S.A. to Mexico
Plant Profile: Phoradendron leucarpum
Taxonomy: Phoradendron leucarpumNames
American Mistletoe, False Mistletoe, Mistletoe, Mistletoe "American", Oak Mistletoe
Phonetic Spelling:for-ah-DEN-dron lew-KARP-um
Genus:Phoradendron
Species:leucarpum
Family:Santalaceae
A perennial shrub featuring greenish branches that exhibit a semiparasitic relationship with tree limbs. Its leaves are arranged oppositely, are simple in structure, oblong in shape, and have a leathery texture. The flowers are not particularly noticeable, and the fruit takes the form of a white berry.
Phoradendron leucarpum Feature Summary
Phoradendron leucarpum Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#poisonous
#wildlife plant
#NC native
#larval host plant
#parasitic
#butterfly friendly
#problem for cats
#pollinator garden
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#great purple hairstreak butterfly
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Phoradendron leucarpum Feature Summary
Attributes
Central & Eastern U.S.A. to Mexico
Throughout
This plant supports Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus) larvae which have one brood from April-June appear as early as January in Florida.
Woody
Flowers
Inconspicuous flowers
Insignificant
Poisonous to Humans
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. Stomach and intestinal irritation with diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, lowered blood pressure, and slow pulse.
Amine, toxalbumin, pharatoxin viscumin (Lectins, Phoratoxins)
Medium
Fruits
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Native Plant
Poisonous
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Berry
White
Leaves
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
Simple
Opposite
Oblong
Leathery
Stem
Green
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Butterflies
Pollinators
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Phoradendron leucarpum Image Gallery
Phoradendron leucarpum Attributes
Phoradendron leucarpum: Distribution
Throughout
Phoradendron leucarpum: Wildlife Value
This plant supports Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus) larvae which have one brood from April-June appear as early as January in Florida.
Phoradendron leucarpum: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Phoradendron leucarpum Flowers
Phoradendron leucarpum: Flower Description
Inconspicuous flowers
Phoradendron leucarpum: Flower Color
Insignificant
Phoradendron leucarpum Poisonous to Humans
Phoradendron leucarpum: Poison Symptoms
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. Stomach and intestinal irritation with diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, lowered blood pressure, and slow pulse.
Phoradendron leucarpum: Poison Toxic Principle
Amine, toxalbumin, pharatoxin viscumin (Lectins, Phoratoxins)
Phoradendron leucarpum: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Phoradendron leucarpum: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Phoradendron leucarpum: Poison Part
Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems
Phoradendron leucarpum Whole Plant Traits
Phoradendron leucarpum: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Phoradendron leucarpum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Phoradendron leucarpum Fruit
Phoradendron leucarpum: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Phoradendron leucarpum: Fruit Color
White
Phoradendron leucarpum Leaves
Phoradendron leucarpum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Phoradendron leucarpum: Leaf Color
Green
Phoradendron leucarpum: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Phoradendron leucarpum: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Phoradendron leucarpum: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Phoradendron leucarpum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Phoradendron leucarpum: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Phoradendron leucarpum Stem
Phoradendron leucarpum: Stem Color
Green
Phoradendron leucarpum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Phoradendron leucarpum Landscape
Phoradendron leucarpum: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Phoradendron leucarpum: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Phoradendron leucarpum: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Phoradendron leucarpum: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
