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Cressler, Alan

Korthalsella complanata

Korthalsella complanata (v. Tiegh.) Engl.

Kaumahana

Viscaceae (Christmas Mistletoe Family)

Synonym(s): Korthalsella remyi

USDA Symbol: KOCO

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

This species is hemiparasitic on a variety of Hawaiian trees.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub , Shrub
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Stems to about 18 inches in length.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: HI

Web Reference

Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Korthalsella complanata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Korthalsella complanata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Korthalsella complanata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-25
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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