Phthirusa pyrifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Loranthaceae |
| Genus: | Phthirusa |
| Species: | P. pyrifolia
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| Phthirusa pyrifolia | |
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Phthirusa pyrifolia is a subtropical flowering plant species of the family Loranthaceae. It grows in forests from Mexico through Central America, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.[2] It flowers and fruits year-round; its small berries range in color from orange to deep red when ripe.[2]
Phthirusa pyrifolia is used medicinally by people in parts of the Peruvian Amazon.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Phthirusa pyrifolia (Kunth) Eichler". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 March 2014 – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
- ^ a b "Phthirusa pyrifolia". La selva florula digital (in Spanish). Enrique Castro et al. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ Polesna, L.; Polesny, Z.; Clavo, M. Z.; Hansson, A.; Kokoska, L. (2011). "Ethnopharmacological inventory of plants used in Coronel Portillo Province of Ucayali Department, Peru". Pharmaceutical Biology. 49 (2): 125–136. doi:10.3109/13880209.2010.504927. PMID 20942601.
External links[edit]
- "Phthirusa pyrifolia (Kunth) Eichler". Discover Life. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
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