Matapalo
Psittacanthus schiedeanus

Family: Loranthaceae

What it is like

A mistletoe. It grows attached to other plants. It grows 1-2 m tall. The stems are 4 sided and flattened at the nodes. The leaves are bluish-green and are 20 cm long by 8 cm wide. The flowers are yellow to orange. They are at the end of the plant. The fruit is a berry.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica (country/location of origin), Honduras, Panama, Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Loranthus schiedeanus Cham. & Schltdl.; Psittacanthus schiedeanus Blume; and others