Psittacanthus gigas
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| Psittacanthus gigas | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Loranthaceae |
| Genus: | Psittacanthus |
| Species: | P. gigas |
| Binomial name | |
| Psittacanthus gigas Kuijt | |
Psittacanthus gigas is a mistletoe (family Loranthaceae) native to Colombia.[1][2][3] It was discovered in 1984 by Alwyn Gentry. It is most noteworthy for producing the largest leaves of any dicot shrub, with a blade or lamina up to 3.9 feet (120 cm) in length and 12 inches (30 cm) wide.[4][5]
