Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Santalales R.Br. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Santalaceae
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Korthalsella Tiegh., Bull.Soc.Bot.France 43: 83 (1896)
Vernacular Name(s):
Mistletoe (NZ)
 Description

Fls grouped in lf-axils (nodes) invested by tufts of hairs. Groups (in N.Z. spp.) 2 per node, of 1 ♂ and 4 ♀. ♂ with 3 triangular valvate tepals; stamens united into a 6-septate globose synandrium, opening inwards to a central channel ("pore"). ♀ with inferior ovary and 3 triangular valvate tepals. Fr. clavate to pyriform, ± succulent and viscid; tepals persistent. Subshrubs or herbs, ± succulent, on a wide range of hosts, with lvs vestigial, the pairs connate to form a collar round the constricted nodes and at first concealing fls.

[From: Allan (1961) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 1.]

 Biostatus
Indigenous (Non-endemic)
Number of species in New Zealand within Korthalsella Tiegh.
CategoryNumber
Indigenous (Endemic)3
Total3
 Bibliography
Bull.Soc.Bot.France
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.