Viscum obscurum
Also known as: Aspidixia bivalvis Tiegh. +6 more
- Aspidixia bivalvis Tiegh.
- Viscum bivalve (Tiegh.) Engl.
- Viscum brevifolium (Harv.) Engl.
- Viscum obscurum var. brevifolium Harv.
- Viscum obscurum var. longiflorum Harv.
- Viscum obscurum var. longifolium Harv.
- Viscum oliganthum C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Santalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic epiphyte.
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Viscum obscurum is a parasitic plant within the Santalaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Swaziland