Arceuthobium Globosum

Taxonomic Information

Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Plantae
Phylum:	Tracheophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Santalales
Family:	Santalaceae
Genus:	Arceuthobium

Arceuthobium Globosum, commonly known as Rocky Mountain dwarf mistletoe, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Santalaceae family. It is an evergreen plant that thrives in the western United States and Canada, including the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Appearance

Arceuthobium Globosum has a unique appearance that distinguishes it from other plants. It is a small, shrubby plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has a branching stem with numerous small, scale-like leaves that are green or yellow-green in color. The flowers of Arceuthobium Globosum are small, inconspicuous, and lack petals. The fruit is a round, fleshy berry that is red or orange in color.

Care Guide

Arceuthobium Globosum is a parasitic plant that does not require traditional care like other plants. However, if you want to cultivate it, you should follow these guidelines:

• Water: Arceuthobium Globosum does not require additional water as it derives moisture and nutrients from its host plant.
• Fertilization: Arceuthobium Globosum does not require fertilization as it obtains all its nutrients from its host plant.
• Soil: Arceuthobium Globosum does not require soil as it grows directly on the branches of its host plant.
• Sunlight: Arceuthobium Globosum thrives in partial to full shade conditions.
• Hardiness Zones: Arceuthobium Globosum grows in hardiness zones 2 to 9.

Common Pests & Diseases

Arceuthobium Globosum is not susceptible to pests and diseases as it is a parasitic plant that obtains all its nutrients from its host plant.

Habitat

Arceuthobium Globosum is a parasitic plant that grows on the branches of various coniferous trees, including pine, spruce, and fir. It is commonly found in forests and woodlands in the western United States and Canada, where its host plants thrive.

Question and Answer

• Q: Is Arceuthobium Globosum harmful to its host plant?
• A: Yes, Arceuthobium Globosum is harmful to its host plant as it can weaken and eventually kill it if left unchecked.
• Q: How does Arceuthobium Globosum obtain its nutrients?
• A: Arceuthobium Globosum obtains its nutrients from its host plant by penetrating its branches and extracting water and nutrients from its vascular system.
• Q: Does Arceuthobium Globosum have any medicinal properties?
• A: Yes, Arceuthobium Globosum has been used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes, including treating headaches, coughs, and colds.
• Q: Can Arceuthobium Globosum be propagated?
• A: Arceuthobium Globosum cannot be propagated as it is a parasitic plant that relies on its host plant for survival.

Related Plants

• Arceuthobium americanum
• Arceuthobium douglasii
• Arceuthobium laricis
• Arceuthobium minutissimum
• Arceuthobium oxycedri

References

• USDA Plants Database. Arceuthobium globosum. Accessed September 22, 2021. https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=ARGLO.
• University of Montana Herbarium. Arceuthobium globosum. Accessed September 22, 2021. http://www-montana.edu/herbarium/species.php?spid=2212.
• Encyclopedia Britannica. “Mistletoe.” Accessed September 22, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/plant/mistletoe.