Kingdom Plantae Genus Phthirusa Order Santalales | Family Loranthaceae Rank Species | |
Similar Phthirusa, Oryctanthus, Struthanthus, Gaiadendron punctatum, Santalales | ||
Phthirusa pyrifolia is a subtropical flowering plant species of the Loranthaceae family. It grows in forests from Mexico through Central America, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. It flowers and fruits year-round; its small berries range in color from orange to deep red when ripe.
P. pyrifolia is used medicinally by people in parts of the Peruvian Amazon.
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