Dendropemon bicolor
Puerto Rico Leechbush
Also known as: Phthirusa bicolor (Krug & Urb.) Engl. +1 more
- Phthirusa bicolor (Krug & Urb.) Engl.
- Struthanthus bicolor (Krug & Urb.) Stehlé
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Dendropemon bicolor (commonly known as Puerto Rico leechbush) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Loranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Puerto Rico