Psittacanthus brasiliensis
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| Psittacanthus brasiliensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Loranthaceae |
| Genus: | Psittacanthus |
| Species: | P. brasiliensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Psittacanthus brasiliensis | |
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Psittacanthus brasiliensis is a species of Neotropical mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae, which is endemic to Brazil.[3][4]
Psittacanthus brasiliensis has pendulous branches, which are circular in cross-section.[4] The leaves are opposite and petiolate, with the leaf base being acute and the apex obtuse.[4] The position of the inflorescence is terminal and forms an umbel of triads on peduncles.[4] Their colour is red and they have a straight style.[4]
Distribution
It occurs in the southeast of Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo).[4]
Habitat
It grows in Atlantic forest and rainforest.[4]