Viscum capense
Also known as: Arceuthobium capense (L.fil.) Cordem. +9 more
- Arceuthobium capense (L.fil.) Cordem.
- Arceuthobium capense (L.fil.) J.Presl
- Aspidixia capensis (L.fil.) Tiegh.
- Aspidixia robusta (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Tiegh.
- Razoumofskya capensis (L.f.) Hoffm. ex J.Presl
- Razoumofskya capensis (L.fil.) Hoffm.
- Razoumowskia capensis (L.f.) Hoffm. ex J.Presl.
- Viscum capense subsp. capense
- Viscum rigidum Engl. & K.Krause
- Viscum robustum Eckl. & Zeyh.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Santalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic epiphyte.
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Viscum capense is a parasitic plant belonging to the Santalaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, 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, Namibia, Northern Provinces