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Dendropemon

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Dendropemon

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Dendropemon is a genus of mistletoes which is endemic to the Caribbean. Members of the genus are hemi-parasites which normally grow on trees and shrubs, although self-parasitism is known to occur. The approximately 31 species range from The Bahamas and Cuba in the north and west, to Barbados and St. Vincent in the southwest. Diversity and endemism is highest on the island of Hispaniola.

Museum specimens

Specimen records
81
With media
44
Family
Anthribidae
Collections
NMV, MO, UT
Recorded in
Australia, Caribbean, Dominican Republic

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Instance of
taxon
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Addisonia - colored illustrations and popular descriptions of plants (1916-(1964)) (16586667309).jpg
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taxon name
Dendropemon
taxon rank
genus
taxon common name
leechbush
topic's main category
Category:Dendropemon
Commons category
Dendropemon
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