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Hispaniolan tree destroyer

Scientific Name: Dendrophthora serpyllifolia

Family: Loranthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Dendrophthora serpyllifolia

Dendrophthora serpyllifolia, commonly known as the Hispaniolan Tree Destroyer, is a perennial subshrub or shrub.

Considerations for Pets

  • According to the provided data, Dendrophthora serpyllifolia is considered unsafe for dogs.

Considerations for Children

  • According to the provided data, Dendrophthora serpyllifolia is considered unsafe for children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dendrophthora serpyllifolia (Griseb.) Krug &amp Urb.
  • Common Name: Hispaniolan Tree Destroyer
  • Family: Santalaceae (previously Loranthaceae)
  • Genus: Dendrophthora Eichler
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is found in the Caribbean, including Cuba, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Hispaniola, Montserrat, and unspecified Windward Islands.
  • Specific to Hispaniola, where it gets its common name.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Subshrub, Shrub
  • Duration: Perennial

Ecological Role

  • The name "Tree Destroyer" suggests a parasitic or epiphytic relationship with trees.