Psittacanthus schiedeanus
Schtdl.
Matapalo
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPsittacanthus schiedeanus (Schltdl. & Cham.) G.Don is a species of Neotropical mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Mexico.
Description
A mistletoe. It grows attached to other plants. It grows 1-2 m tall. The stems are 4 sided and flattened at the nodes. The leaves are bluish-green and are 20 cm long by 8 cm wide. The flowers are yellow to orange. They are at the end of the plant. The fruit is a berry.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica*, Honduras, Panama, Mexico,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Kapelle, M., et al, 2000, Useful plants within a Campesino Community in a Costa Rican Montane Cloud Forest. Mountain Research and Development, 20(2): 162-171
