Psittacanthus angustifolius | |
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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. angustifolius
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Binomial name | |
Psittacanthus angustifolius |
Psittacanthus angustifolius is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae found in Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. [1]
In August 2000, it was found on Psidium guineense 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Yamaranguila, Department Intibuca of Honduras. In November of the same year, it was found on Pinus tecunumanii which was growing 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Opatoro, Department La Paz. [2] In Mexico, the species was found on Pinus tecunumanii and Pinus oocarpa which were growing 4-km south of Jitotol, Chiapas. [1]
Brian E. Howell, Robert L. Mathiasen (March 9, 2004). "Growth impacts of Psittacanthus angustifolius Kuijt on Pinus oocarpa Schiede in Honduras" ( PDF). USDA Forest Service. 198 (7). Forest Ecology and Management: 75–88.