Loranthaceae

Amyema Tiegh.

Last edited by Heidi Newton & Pieter B. Pelser, 23 September 2023
  1. Amyema acuta (Tiegh.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 293; Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 74; Barlow, Blumea 36 (1992) 307; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 240; ≡ Loranthus acutus (Tiegh.) Engl., Nat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. 1 (1897) 128; Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 135; EPFP 2 (1923) 102; ≡ Stemmatophyllum acutum Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41 (1894) 546; Type: Cuming 1973, 'Manila'. = Loranthus medinillicola Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 287; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106; ≡ Amyema medinillicola (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 297; PJS 58 (1935) 76; Type: BS 19842 (US, lecto), Luzon: Ifugao, Mt Polis, Feb-1913. = Amyema mosea Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 77; Type: BS 47338 (UC, lecto), Luzon: Isabela, Mt Moisés, Mar-1926. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija. Notes: Primary forests, (600-)1200-2400m. Native.
  2. Amyema apoensis (Elmer) Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 308; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 240; ≡ Dicymanthes apoensis (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 311; ≡ Loranthus apoensis Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1073; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 102; Type: Elmer 11454 (L, lecto; MO, NY, U, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, Todaya. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, SULU ARCHIPELAGO, TAWI-TAWI. Notes: Humid forests, 1830-2130m. Only recorded host is a Ficus. Native.
  3. Amyema beccarii (Tiegh.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 294; Barlow, Blumea 36 (1992) 313; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 243; ≡ Stemmatophyllum beccarii Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41 (1894) 546; Type: from Sarawak. = Stemmatophyllum nodosum Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. Fr. 41 (1894) 506, 546; ≡ Amyema nodosa (Tiegh.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 297; PJS 58 (1935) 87; ≡ Loranthus nodosus (Tiegh.) Engl., Nat. Pflanzfam. Nachtr. 1 (1897) 128, nom. illeg., non Desr.; Type: Cuming 1952 (P, lecto; BM, K, isolecto), Philippines: 1841. = Amyema hutchinsonii (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 297; ≡ Loranthus hutchinsonii Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 138; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 105; Type: FB 4554 Mearns & Hutchinson (L, lecto), Mindanao: Misamis Occidental, Mt Malindang, 1100m, May-1906. = Loranthus merrittii Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 134; Fl. Manila (1912) 184. Distribution: Borneo, Moluccas, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand. LUZON: Laguna, Pangasinan, Zambales, MINDANAO: Misamis Occidental, MINDORO, PALAWAN, SAMAR, SIBUYAN. Notes: Mostly in summit forests, 0-1300m elevation. Recorded hosts: Barringtonia, Gonystylus, Melastoma, Palaquium, Psychotria, and Schima. Native.
  4. Amyema benguetensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 294; PJS 58 (1935) 73; Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 314; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 244; ≡ Loranthus benguetensis Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 134; EPFP 2 (1923) 103; Type: FB 16064 Curran, Merritt & Zschokke (US, lecto; NY, isolecto), Luzon: Benguet, Mt Pulag. On pine, 1200m, Jan-1909. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province. Notes: 1200-1600m. Only recorded host: Pinus kesiya ssp. insularis. Hosts other than dicotyledons are rare in Loranthaceae. Native.
  5. Amyema cauliflora (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 319; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 245; ≡ Dicymanthes cauliflora (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 311; PJS 58 (1935) 93; ≡ Loranthus cauliflorus Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 185; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 103; Type: Clemens 55 (M, ?lost), Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, Lake Lanao, W of Camp Keithley. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Lanao del Sur. Notes: Once recorded from 1000m. Native.
  6. Amyema celebica (Tiegh.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 294; PJS 58 (1935) 80; Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 319; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 246; ≡ Rhizanthemum celebicum Tiegh. in Morot, J. de Bot. 15 (1901) 64; Type: from Sulawesi. = Loranthus bicoloratus Elmer, LPB 2 (1908) 470; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 103. = Amyema basilanensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 294; PJS 58 (1935) 82; ≡ Loranthus basilanensis Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 134; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 102. = Amyema lanaensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 296; ≡ Loranthus lanaensis Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 136; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 105. Distribution: Lesser Sunda Isls, Philippines, Sulawesi. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao, Surigao, Zamboanga del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS. Notes: Mostly from 0-700m but less frequently to 1900m. Native.
  7. Amyema cuernosensis (Elmer) Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 323; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 248; ≡ Dicymanthes cuernosensis (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 311; PJS 58 (1935) 98; ≡ Loranthus cuernosensis Elmer, LPB 2 (1908) 469; Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 138; EPFP 2 (1923) 103; Type: Elmer 9525 (L, lecto; MO, NY 2 sheets, U, US, isolecto), Negros: Negros Oriental, Cuernos Mtns, Mar-1908. = Loranthus falcatifolius Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 286; EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: BS 15746 E Fenix (US, iso), Mindanao: Bukidnon, Aug-1912. Distribution: Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Philippines, Sulawesi. LUZON: Albay, Camarines Sur, Laguna, Quezon, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, NEGROS, SAMAR. Native.
  8. Amyema curranii (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 294; PJS 58 (1935) 66; Coritico et al., PJS 151 (2022) 2438; ≡ Loranthus curranii Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 144; EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: FB 5035 Curran (lost), Luzon: Benguet, Mt Sto Tomas, 2250m, on Podocarpus; Jacobs 7578 (L, neo), Luzon: Benguet, Mt Tabayoc. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao del Sur. Notes: 1200-2400m. Native.
  9. Amyema edanoi (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 328; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 251; ≡ Dicymanthes edanoi (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 311; PJS 58 (1935) 94, as ‘edanoii’; ≡ Loranthus edanoi Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 275; EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: BS 26241 Ramos & Edaño (US, lecto; NY, P, isolecto), Luzon: Nueva Ecija, Mt Umingan (Mingan), 40m, Aug/Sep-1916. = Dicymanthes samarensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 311; PJS 58 (1935) 96; ≡ Loranthus samarensis Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 276; EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: BS 24265 Ramos & Edaño (US, lecto), Samar: Catubig River, 12m, Feb/Mar-1916. = Dicymanthes suluana Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 97; Type: BS 43894 Ramos & Edaño (UC, lecto; BO, NY, P, isolecto), Jolo: Mt Dajo, 2000ft (600m), Sep-1924. Distribution: Philippines, Sulawesi. BILIRAN, CATANDUANES, JOLO, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Laguna, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, SAMAR. Notes: Recorded hosts: Ficus and Zanthoxylum. Native.
  10. Amyema fasciculata (Blume) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 295; PJS 58 (1935) 84; Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 330; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 251; ≡ Loranthus fasciculatus Blume, Bijdr. 13 (1825) 661; Type: from Java. = Amyema aquilonia Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 86; Type: BS 33296 Ramos, Luzon: Ilocos Norte, Mt Palimlim, 1050m, Aug-1918. = Loranthus mirabilis Van Heurck & Müll.Arg., Act. Soc. Helv. Sc. Nat. 55 (1872) 47; Merr., PJS 1 Suppl. (1906) 187; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 135; EPFP 2 (1923) 107. = Loranthus maganda Elmer, LPB 9 (1934) 3201; Type: Elmer 22319 (B, MO, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Pampanga, Mt Pinatubo, Camp Stotsenburg, May-1927. Distribution: Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Moluccas, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal. Native.
  11. Amyema haenkeana (C.Presl ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 295; PJS 58 (1935) 63; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 253; ≡ Loranthus haenkeanus C.Presl ex Schult. & Schult.f., Syst. Veg. 7, 1 (1829) 113; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: Haenke s.n. (UC, ?iso), Philippines. = Loranthus eucalyptiphyllus Merr., PJS 9 c (1915) Bot. 444; EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: Vanoverbergh 1505 (P, lecto), Luzon: Mountain Province, Jul-1913. ≠ Loranthus halconensis auct. non Merr.; Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 143, pro parte; Merr. & Merritt, PJS 5 c (1910) 345; EPFP 2 (1923) 105, pro parte. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CALAMIANES, LUZON: Abra, Bataan, Bulacan, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Mountain Province, NCR, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, MINDANAO, MINDORO, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Notes: 0-450m. Native.
  12. Amyema halconensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 296; PJS 58 (1935) 69; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 254; ≡ Loranthus halconensis Merr., PJS 2 c (1907) Bot. 271; EPFP 2 (1923) 105; Type: Merrill 5664 (US, lecto; NY, isolecto), Mindoro: Mindoro Oriental, Mt Halcon, Nov-1906. = Loranthus spraguei Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 263; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDORO, PANAY. Notes: Lowlands, only recorded from 0-100m. Native.
  13. Amyema hexantha (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 340; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 256; ≡ Dicymanthes hexantha (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 311; PJS 58 (1935) 91; ≡ Loranthus hexanthus Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 137; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 105; Type: R.S. Williams 2565 (NY, lecto; NY, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, 2800ft (850m), 4-Apr-1905. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao, Davao del Sur. Notes: 850-1800m. Native.
  14. Amyema incarnatiflora (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 296; PJS 58 (1935) 70; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 257; Batuyong et al., Biodiversitas 21 (2020) 3974; ≡ Loranthus incarnatiflorus Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1969; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 105; Type: Elmer 11817 (L, lecto; MO, NA, NY 2 sheets, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, Todaya, humid forest at 4000ft, Sep-1909. = Loranthus preslii Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1970; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: Elmer 13741 (L, lecto; MO, NA, NY 2 sheets, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta, Sep-1912. = Loranthus fenicis Merr., PJS 9 c (1915) Bot. 281; EPFP 2 (1923) 104. = Loranthus maritimus Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 282; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106; Type: BS 15824 E Fenix (US, iso), Mindanao: Surigao, Aug-1918. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Cotabato, Davao, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Lanao, Surigao, SAMAR (photos). Notes: 0-1725m. Native.
  15. Amyema lisae Pelser & Barcelona, Phytotaxa 137 (2018) 27; Type: Barcelona et al. 4459 (PNH, holo; CEBU, CAHUP, iso), Negros: Negros Oriental, Cuernos Mountains, Balinsasayao - Twin Lakes Natural Park, Sibulan, Brgy Enrique Villanueva, loco dicto Mt Kalbasaan, 1045m, 25-Nov-2017. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS. Native.
  16. Amyema luzonensis (C.Presl ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 296; PJS 58 (1935) 72; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 258; ≡ Loranthus luzonensis C.Presl ex Schult. & Schult.f., Syst. Veg. 7, 1 (1829) 104; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106; Type: Haenke s.n., Philippines. = Amyema sessilifolia (Tiegh.) Danser, Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensc., Afd. Natuurk., Tweede Sect. 29 (6) (1933) 34; ≡ Stemmatophyllum sessilifolium Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41 (1894) 506; Type: Cuming 1956 (P, holo), Philippines: ‘Manille’. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, La Union, Quezon, Zambales. Notes: 0-900m. Native.
  17. Amyema nickrentii Barcelona & Pelser, Phytotaxa 125 (2013) 47; Type: Barcelona 3853 with Pelser (PNH, holo; CHR, L, US, iso), Luzon, Aurora, Baler, Dicasalarin. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora. Native.
  18. Amyema polillensis (C.B.Rob.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 298; PJS 58 (1935) 83; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 262; ≡ Loranthus polillensis C.B.Rob., PJS 6 c (1911) Bot. 200; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: BS 10384 R.C. McGregor (US, lecto), Polillo. Oct/Nov-1909. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon, POLILLO. Notes: Low elevation. Native.
  19. Amyema rhytidoderma Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 359; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 263; Type: Jacobs 7332 (L, holo; MO, iso), Luzon: Benguet, Mt Pulag (Mt Pulog), 16 36’N, 120 54’E, 2300-2500m, primary forest on sandy-loamy soil. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya. Notes: Only known from the type collection. Native.
  20. Amyema seriata (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 365; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 269; Paguntalan et al., Project Tawsi: Sulu Hornbill Project (2020) 40; ≡ Dicymanthes seriata (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 311; PJS 58 (1935) 92; ≡ Loranthus seriatus Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 285; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: BS 16424 Reillo (US, lecto; P, isolecto), Mindanao: Zamboanga del Norte, Mt Pulongbato, Sep/Oct-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CEBU (photos), MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur (photos), Bukidnon, Cotabato (photos), Davao de Oro (photos), Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur (photos), South Cotabato (photos), Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte, TAWI-TAWI. Native.
  21. Amyema urdanetensis (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 299; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 273; PJS 58 (1935) 68; ≡ Loranthus urdanetensis Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1963; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110; Type: Elmer 14092 (L, lecto; MO, NY, isolecto), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta, 6000ft (1830m), Oct-1912. = Amyema leytensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 296, 299; ≡ Loranthus leytensis Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 278; EPFP 2 (1923) 106; Type: BS 15243 Ramos (L, US, iso), Leyte: Leyte, Dagami, Aug-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Benguet, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: Recorded from 1830m in Mindanao. Native.
  22. Amyema vernicosa Barlow, Blumea 36 (1991) 373; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 273; Type: PNH 18467 D.R. Mendoza (L, holo; L, iso), Luzon: Albay, Mayon Volcano, open slope, 1000m, 24-Jun-1953. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON. Notes: Recorded from 1000m; no host recorded. Native.
  23. Amyema verticillata (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 299; PJS 58 (1935) 79; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 274; ≡ Cleistoloranthus verticillatus Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 150; ≡ Loranthus appendiculatus Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 78; EPFP 2 (1923) 102; Type: FB 16229 Curran, Merritt & Zschokke (PNH, holo, lost; US, iso), Luzon: Benguet, Mt Pulag, 2500m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya. Notes: Restricted to the Cordillera Highlands, 1670-2500m. Native.
  24. Amyema wenzelii (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 299; PJS 58 (1935) 89; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 274; ≡ Loranthus wenzelii Merr., PJS 8 c (1913) Bot. 370; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 111; Type: Wenzel 24 (US, lecto; L, isolecto), Leyte: Dagami, Panda, 60m, 20-Apr-1913. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, LEYTE. Notes: 60-600m. Native.

Amylotheca Tiegh.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 5 June 2021
  1. Amylotheca cleofei Tandang, Galindon & A.S.Rob., Phytotaxa 507 (2021) 114; Type: Amoroso 17680 with Tandang (PNH, holo; CMUH, CAHUP, iso), Mindanao: Davao Oriental, San Isidro, Mt Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, 5-Aug-2019. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao Oriental. Conservation status: Critically Endangered B1a+2a+D (Tandang et al. 2021). Native.

Cecarria Barlow

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 5 November 2017
  1. Cecarria obtusifolia (Merr.) Barlow in Barlow & Wiens, Brittonia 25 (1973) 34; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 284; ≡ Phrygilanthus obtusifolius Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 189; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 151; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 112; Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 349; PJS 58 (1935) 127; Type: FB 1813 Borden, Luzon: Bataan, Lamao River. Distribution: Australia, Lesser Sunda Isls, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Isls. LUZON: Aurora, Bataan, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: Recorded hosts: Calophyllum, Casuarina, Syzygium, Xanthostemon. Native.

Cyne Danser

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser 11 August 2022
  1. Cyne baetorta Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 103; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 286; Nickrent & Rule, Phytotaxa 558 (2022) 76; Type: Coode 5651 (L), Mindoro: Mindoro Oriental, Subaan River. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDORO. Notes: 1100-1200m. Native.
  2. Cyne banahaensis (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 306; PJS 58 (1935) 33; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 287; ≡ Lepeostegeres banahaensis (Elmer) Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 101; ≡ Loranthus banahaensis Elmer, LPB 1 (1906) 288; Type: Elmer 9115, Luzon: Mt Banahaw. = Cyne capitulifera (Merr.) Danser, Rec. Trav. Bot. Neerl. 30 (1933) 466; PJS 58 (1935) 36; ≡ Lepeostegeres capituliferus (Merr.) Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 101; ≡ Loranthus capituliferus Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 264; Type: Merrill 8270 (PNH, holo, ?lost; B, iso), Mindanao: Zamboanga, Sax River, mts back of San Ramon, 1100m, 28-Nov-1911. = Loranthus lagunensis Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 281. = Cyne alternifolia (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 306; PJS 58 (1935) 35; ≡ Loranthus alternifolius Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 283; Type: FB 13295 Foxworth, DeMesa & Villamil (PNH, holo, ?lost; B, iso), Mindanao: Zamboanga, opposite the Island of Olutanga, 17-May-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, DINAGAT (photos), LUZON: Albay, Laguna, Quezon, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Cotabato, Davao del Sur, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, SAMAR. Notes: 0-1100m; hosts recorded: Engelhardtia sp., Ficus sp. and Lansium domesticum. Native.
  3. Cyne barcelonae Nickrent & M.G.Rule, Phytotaxa 558 (2022) 69; Type: Rule MGR19-004 (PNH, holo; FEUH, HNUL, iso), Bucas Grande: Socorro, Brgy Honrado, 22-Jun-2020. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE, DINAGAT. Conservation status: Data Deficient (Nickrent & Rule 2022). Native.
  4. Cyne quadriangula Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 38; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 288; Nickrent & Rule, Phytotaxa 558 (2022) 76; Type: BS 35119 Ramos & Pascasio (M, holo, lost), Bucas Grande; Rule MGR19-001 (PNH, FEUH, HNUL, isoneo), Bucas Grande: Socorro, Brgy Honrado, 22-Jun-2019. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE. Notes: Low elevation. Native.

Decaisnina Tiegh.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 2 March 2022
  1. Decaisnina aherniana (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 74; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 294; ≡ Amylotheca aherniana (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 300; PJS 58 (1935) 25; ≡ Loranthus ahernianus Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 184; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 102; Type: FB 2140 Ahern’s collector (US, lecto; BO, MO, NY, SING, isolecto), Luzon: Rizal, Bosoboso, Nov/Dec-1904. = Loranthus acuminatissimus Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 143; EPFP 2 (1923) 102; Type: BS 5700 Ramos (US, iso), Luzon: Benguet, Dec-1908. = Amylotheca saccata (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 302; PJS 58 (1935) 23; ≡ Loranthus saccatus Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1072; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: Elmer 11747 (L, lecto; MO, NA, NY, P, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, Todaya, Sep-1909. = Loranthus lucidus Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 277; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106; Type: BS 16647 Ramos (L, lecto; L, P, US, isolecto), Luzon: Laguna, San Antonio, Sep/Oct-1912. = Amylotheca cordilimba (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 300-302; ≡ Loranthus cordilimbus Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 391; Type: BS 43873 R.C. McGregor (UC, lecto; NY, isolecto), Samar: Western Samar, Loquilocon, Jun-1924. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, LUZON: Benguet, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MINDANAO: Davao del Sur, MINDORO, SAMAR. Notes: Luzon to Mindanao, widely distributed. Humid forest, 0-1200m. Recorded hosts: Litsea, Semecarpus, and Syzygium. Native.
  2. Decaisnina amplexicaulis (Danser) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 76; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 295; ≡ Amylotheca amplexicaulis Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 14; Type: BS 38740 Ramos & Edaño (L, lecto), Mindanao: Bukidnon, Mt Candoon, Jun/Jul-1920. Distribution: New Guinea, Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato. Notes: On Chrysophyllum cainito. Native.
  3. Decaisnina confertiflora (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 80; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 297; ≡ Amylotheca confertiflora (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 300; PJS 58 (1935) 18; ≡ Loranthus confertiflorus Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 273; EPFP 2 (1923) 103; Type: Wenzel 1249 (GH, lecto; GH, MO, NSW, isolecto), Leyte: Leyte, Tigbao, near Tacloban, 25-May-1915. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, SAMAR. Native.
  4. Decaisnina crassilimba (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 82; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 298; ≡ Amylotheca crassilimba (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 300; PJS 58 (1935) 20; ≡ Loranthus crassilimbus Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 274; EPFP 2 (1923) 103; Type: BS 26409 Ramos & Edaño (US, lecto), Luzon: Nueva Ecija, Mt Umingan (Mt Mingan), 15-Aug-1916. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Nueva Ecija, Rizal, PANAY. Notes: 300-1400m. Native.
  5. Decaisnina cumingii (Tiegh.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 82; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 298; ≡ Amylotheca cumingii Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41 (1894) 264; PJS 58 (1935) 5; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110; Type: Cuming 1969 (B, ?holo; L, P, iso), Philippines: 'Manille'. = Loranthus mindanaensis Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 186; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 142; EPFP 2 (1923) 107; Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1070; Type: Copeland 341 (L, lecto; NY, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mar-1904. = Loranthus secundiflorus Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 187; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 141-142; EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: Bolster 237 (MO, iso), Mindanao: Surigao del Norte, on trees in open, parasitic, 40ft, 10-Feb-1905. = Loranthus secundiflorus var. bolsteri Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1067; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: Elmer 11701 (L, lecto; MO, NY, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, Todaya, humid forest at 4250ft (1295m), Sep-1909. = Amylotheca merrillii (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 301; PJS 58 (1935) 10; ≡ Loranthus merrillii Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1068; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 107; Type: Elmer 10617 (L, lecto; MO, NY, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, Todaya, May-1909. = Loranthus aurantiacus Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1967; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 102; Type: Elmer 13774 (L, lecto; MO, NY, isolecto), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta, steep forested ravine at 3000ft (914m) near the Dalahion River, Sep-1912. = Amylotheca palawanensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 302; ≡ Loranthus palawanensis Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 279; -Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 107; ≡ Loranthus fragilis Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) 278, nom. illeg., non Sprague; Type: Merrill 9248 (L, lecto; NY, SING, isolecto), Palawan: Palawan, Taytay, May-1913. = Amylotheca hopeae (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 301; PJS 58 (1935) 11; ≡ Loranthus hopeae Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) 279; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 105; Type: FB 13297 Foxworthy, de Mesa & Villamil (PNH, holo), Mindanao: Zamboanga del Sur, opposite Olutanga, 20m. = Amylotheca apodotrias Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 8; Type: Clemens s.n. (PNH, holo), Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, Lake Lanao, Camp Keithley. = Amylotheca tenuis Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 9; Type: Loher 12393 (PNH, holo), Luzon: Rizal, Montalban. = Loranthus subalternifolius Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 188; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 141; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110; Type: Elmer 6191 (NY, iso), Luzon: Benguet, Sablan, Apr-1904. = Loranthus vulcanicus Elmer ex Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 107, nom. inval., in obs., pro syn.; Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1068, nom. inval., nom. nud.; Voucher: Elmer 17328 (NY, iso), Luzon: Sorsogon, Irosin, Mt Bulusan, Sep-1916. Distribution: Moluccas, Philippines. BASILAN, CATANDUANES, GUIMARAS, LEYTE, LUBANG, LUZON: Albay, Aurora, Benguet, Camarines, Laguna, NCR, Quezon, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur, Surigao, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Notes: Luzon to Mindanao. Humid forests, sea-level to 2300m. Recorded hosts: Kibatalia, Shorea. Native.
  6. Decaisnina miniata (Danser) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 89; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 301; ≡ Amylotheca miniata Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 301; PJS 58 (1935) 15; ≡ Loranthus miniatus Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1966, nom. illeg., non S.Moore; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 107; Type: Elmer 13276 (UC, lecto; BO, L, MO, NY, P, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta, Jul-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Surigao, SIARGAO. Notes: 0-380m; only recorded host: Canarium. Native.
  7. Decaisnina ovatifolia (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 90; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 302; ≡ Amylotheca ovatifolia (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 302; PJS 58 (1935) 22; ≡ Loranthus ovatifolius Merr., PJS 3 c (1908) Bot. 133; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 107; Type: Clemens 1195 (B, lecto), Mindanao: Lanao del Norte, sea coast between Iligan and Initao, Sep/Oct-1907. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, MINDANAO: Lanao del Norte. Notes: 0-610m. Native.
  8. Decaisnina revoluta (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 92; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 303; ≡ Amylotheca revoluta (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 302; PJS 58 (1935) 19; ≡ Loranthus revolutus Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 142; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 109; Type: BS 4785 Ramos (US, lecto), Luzon: Zambales, Mt Tapulao (High Peak), 2100m, Dec-1907. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ifugao, Zambales. Native.
  9. Decaisnina samaense Tahil, Harvard Papers in Botany 26 (2021) 471; Type: A. Tahil 420 (CEBU, holo; CAHUP, CEBU, iso), Sulu Archipelago: Simunul Isl, Bakong, secondary forest, 5m, 18-Jul-2021. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SIMUNUL. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Tahil 2021). Native.
  10. Decaisnina sumbawensis (Tiegh.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 95; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 304; ≡ Amylotheca sumbawensis Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41 (1894) 265; Type: from Sumbawa. = Amylotheca boholensis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 300; PJS 58 (1935) 12; ≡ Loranthus boholensis Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 141; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 103; Type: BS 1277 R.C. McGregor (NY, lecto; P, US, isolecto), Bohol: Jul-1906. = Amylotheca formicaria (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 300; PJS 58 (1935) 16; ≡ Loranthus formicarum Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1069, as 'formicarium'; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: Elmer 11304 (L, lecto; BO, MO, NY 2 sheets, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, Todaya, Aug-1909. = Amylotheca agusanensis (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 300; ≡ Loranthus agusanensis Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1962; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 102; Type: Elmer 13405 (L, lecto; MO, NY, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta, Jul-1912. = Loranthus terminaliflorus Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1970; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110; Type: Elmer 14156 (L, lecto), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta, Oct-1912. Distribution: Lesser Sunda Isls, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi. BOHOL, LUZON, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur. Notes: Luzon to Mindanao. Humid forests and agricultural lands. Hosts recorded: Citrus, Coffea, Ficus, and Nothofagus. Native.
  11. Decaisnina tomentosa M.D.Angeles, Tandang, Caraballo & Buot, Biodiversity Data Journal 10 (2022) e78457: 4; Type: Marjorie delos Angeles s.n. (PNH, holo; CAHUP, iso), Samar: Paranas, Samar Island Natural Park, 100m, 3-Jun-2021. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR. Conservation status: Data Deficient (Tandang et al. 2022). Native.
  12. Decaisnina viridis (Merr.) Barlow, Blumea 38 (1993) 99; Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 306; ≡ Amylotheca viridis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 303; PJS 58 (1935) 27; ≡ Loranthus viridis Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 189; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 111; Type: FB 816 Borden, Luzon: Bataan, Mt Mariveles. = Amylotheca pentagona (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 302; PJS 58 (1935) 29; ≡ Loranthus pentagonus Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 80; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 108. = Loranthus pachycladus Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 99; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 107. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bataan, Ilocos Norte, Mountain Province, Zambales. Notes: Gallery forests, 0-1650m. Native.

Dendrophthoe Mart.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 4 August 2022
  1. Dendrophthoe clementis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 307; PJS 58 (1935) 112; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 310; ≡ Loranthus clementis Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 185; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 140; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 103; Type: Clemens s.n., Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, Lake Lanao. = Loranthus loheri Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 140; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. APULIT, LUZON: Benguet, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Quezon. Notes: 0-1500m. Native.
  2. Dendrophthoe hallieri (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 309; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 313; ≡ Loranthus hallieri Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 140; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 105; Type: Hallier 628, Mindanao: Zamboanga. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga. Notes: Low elevation. Native.
  3. Dendrophthoe longituba (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 310; PJS 58 (1935) 114; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 316; ≡ Loranthus longitubus Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1961; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106; Type: Elmer 14043, Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: Mostly 0-900m, rarely to 1850m; hosts recorded: Citrus, Dipterocarpus, Hevea, Sandoricum, and Vitex. Native.
  4. Dendrophthoe mearnsii (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 310; PJS 58 (1935) 110; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 317; ≡ Loranthus mearnsii Merr., PJS 2 c (1907) Bot. 271; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 136; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106; Type: Merrill 5733 (K, NY, US, syn), Mindoro: Mindoro Oriental, Mt Halcon. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDORO. Notes: 1800m. Native.
  5. Dendrophthoe pauciflora Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 11 (1931) 417; PJS 58 (1935) xx; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 318; Type: from Sulawesi. = Dendrophthoe mirifica Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 115; Type: BS 16160 Reillo, Basilan. Distribution: Moluccas, Philippines, Sulawesi. Notes: 0-200m; only recorded host: Sesbania. Native.
  6. Dendrophthoe pentandra (L.) Miq., Fl. Ind. Bat. 1, 1 (1856) 818; Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 11 (1931) 417; PJS 58 (1935) 108; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 318; ≡ Loranthus pentandrus L., Mant. 1 (1767) 63; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 108. = Loranthus shawianus Elmer, LPB 5 (1913) 1807. Distribution: Borneo, India, Indochina, Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Singapore, Sumatra. LUZON: Zambales, PALAWAN. Notes: Predominantly in humid forests but also in open forests and plantations, lowlands up to 500m, less frequently to 1650m; recorded hosts many. Native.

Helixanthera Lour.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 7 November 2022
  1. Helixanthera coccinea (Jack) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 317; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 330; ≡ Loranthus coccineus Jack, Mal. Misc. 1 (1820) 8; Type: from Singapore. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar to Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Sumatra. PALAWAN. Notes: Lowlands, 0-500m. Recorded host: Dalbergia. Native.
  2. Helixanthera ligustrina (Wall.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 317; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 333; Type: from Nepal. = Helixanthera tenuis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 318; PJS 58 (1935) 106; ≡ Loranthus tenuis Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 136; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110; Type: FB 6287 Curran (NY, lecto), Luzon: Bataan, Lamao Forest Reserve; Herb. Ateneo de Manila 217 (syn), Luzon: Rizal prov. Distribution: Himalayas to China and Vietnam, Philippines. LUZON: Bataan. Notes: 200-2400m. Recorded host: Diospyros. Native.
  3. Helixanthera parasitica Lour., Fl. Cochinch. (1790) 142; Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 101; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 334. = Lanthorus spicifer C.Presl, Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., ser. 5, 6 (1851) 257. = Loranthus pentapetalus Roxb., Fl. Ind. ed. 1 2 (1824) 211. Distribution: Borneo, Himalayas to China and Vietnam, Java, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Sumatra. BILIRAN, LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Benguet, La Union, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Misamis, Misamis Occidental, NEGROS, PANAY, POLILLO. Notes: Humid and open forests, also cultivated lands, 0-2000m. Recorded hosts: Aglaia, Castanopsis, Casuarina, Decaspermum, Fagraea, Ficus, Hevea, Hopea, Lithocarpus, Quercus, and Saurauia. Native.
  4. Helixanthera sessiliflora (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 318; PJS 58 (1935) 104; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 337; ≡ Loranthus sessiliflorus Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 188; PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 133; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110; Type: Whitford 1171 (US, lecto), Luzon: Bataan, Mt Mariveles; Elmer 6057 (syn), Luzon: Benguet, Baguio; Merrill 4041 (syn), Mindoro: Mindoro Oriental, Baco River; R.C. McGregor 125 (syn), Mindoro: Mindoro Oriental, Baco River. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CEBU, LUZON: Bataan, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Laguna, Quezon, Zambales, MINDORO, NEGROS. Notes: 0-1600m. Native.

Lepeostegeres Blume

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 6 December 2018
  1. Lepeostegeres acutibracteus Danser, Blumea 2 (1936) 57; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 341; Type: BS 41187 Ramos (P, holo; B, iso), Busuanga, Sep-1922. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUSUANGA, PALAWAN. Notes: 0-660m. Native.
  2. Lepeostegeres cebuensis Barcelona, Nickrent & Pelser, Phytotaxa 266 (2016) 48; Type: Barcelona 4175 with P.B. Pelser & P. Villarta (PNH, holo; CAHUP, CHR, K, L, PUH, US, iso), Cebu: Alcoy, Brgy Nug-as, 17-Dec-2015. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CEBU. Conservation status: Data Deficient (Pelser et al. 2016). Native.
  3. Lepeostegeres congestiflorus (Merr.) Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 101; PJS 58 (1935) 31; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 345; ≡ Loranthus congestiflorus Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 147; Type: FB 5037 Curran (PNH, holo, lost; US, lecto; B, isolecto), Luzon: Benguet: Mt Tonglon, Sto Tomas. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao, Davao del Sur, NEGROS. Notes: 1650-2800m. Native.

Lepidaria Tiegh.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 2 May 2022
  1. Lepidaria quadriflora Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42 (1895) 441; Danser, Blumea 2 (1936) 37; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 352; Type: Cuming 1971, Philippines: ‘Manille’. = Lepidella williamsii (Merr.) Danser, Blumea 2 (1936) 37; ≡ Lepidaria williamsii (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 322; PJS 58 (1935) 57; ≡ Loranthus williamsii Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 148; Type: R.S. Williams 973, Luzon: Benguet, Baguio. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Notes: 1300m. Recorded hosts: Ficus and other trees (Merrill 1923). Native.
  2. Lepidaria tetrantha (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 322; PJS 58 (1935) 58; Blumea 2 (1936) 394; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 353; ≡ Lepeostegeres tetranthus (Merr.) Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 101; ≡ Loranthus tetranthus Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 79; Type: Vanoverbergh 1294 (PNH, holo, lost; US, lecto; B, ?M, isolecto), Luzon: Mountain Province, Malawey. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ifugao, Mountain Province. Notes: Highlands. Native.

Macrosolen (Blume) Blume

Last edited by Pieter Pelser 22 April 2022
  1. Macrosolen acunae (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. ser. 3, 10 (1929) 343; PJS 58 (1935) 49; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 362; ≡ Elytranthe acunae Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 279; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 100; Type: FB 23386 Acuña (US, lecto), Mindanao: Lanao. Distribution: Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Philippines. MINDANAO: Lanao, Zamboanga. Native.
  2. Macrosolen cochinchinensis (Lour.) Tiegh., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41 (1894) 122; Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 11 (1931) 279; 16 (1938) 5; PJS 58 (1935) 43; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 366; ≡ Elytranthe cochinchinensis (Lour.) G.Don, Gen. Syst. 3 (1834) 425; ≡ Loranthus cochinchinensis Lour., Fl. Cochin. (1790) 195. = Elytranthe elmeri (Merr.) Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 101; ≡ Loranthus elmeri Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 285. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Isls, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam. GUIMARAS, LUZON: Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, NCR, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Zambales, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Lanao, Zamboanga del Norte, PALAWAN. Notes: Humid and open forests and disturbed sites. Very common in the lowlands but occasionally reaching 2270m. Recorded host many. Native.
  3. Macrosolen curtiflorus (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 344; PJS 58 (1935) 46; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 367; ≡ Loranthus curtiflorus Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1964; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: Elmer 14089, Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Cabadbaran. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: 1800m. Known only from the type collection. Native.
  4. Macrosolen dianthus (King & Scort.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 344; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 367; ≡ Loranthus dianthus King & Scort., J. As. Res. Soc. Beng. 56, 2 (1887) 96; Type: from Peninsular Malaysia. = Macrosolen subsessilis (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. ser. 3, 10 (1929) 345; PJS 58 (1935) 55; ≡ Loranthus subsessilis Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 263; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110; Type: Merrill 8315 (PNH, holo, lost; US, lecto; B, L, isolecto), Mindanao: Zamboanga, Sax River. Distribution: Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Vietnam. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte. Notes: 100-600m. Native.
  5. Macrosolen geminatus (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. ser. 3, 10 (1929) 344; PJS 58 (1935) 52; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 370; ≡ Loranthus geminatus Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 146; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: Merrill 5444 (US, lecto; B, NY, isolecto), Mindanao: Surigao, Catel, 5-Oct-1906. = Macrosolen angulatus (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 343; PJS 58 (1935) 54; ≡ Loranthus angulatus Elmer, LPB 3 (1911) 1074; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 102; Type: Elmer 10804 (NY, lecto; B, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Mt Apo, Todaya, May-1909. = Macrosolen macgregorii (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 345; PJS 58 (1935) 51; ≡ Loranthus macgregorii Merr., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 146; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 106; Type: BS 1266 R.C. McGregor (NY, lecto; B, US, isolecto), Bohol: Jun-1906. = Macrosolen worcesteri (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 346; PJS 58 (1935) 53; ≡ Loranthus worcesteri Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot. 284; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 111; Type: BS 15673 E. Fenix (PNH, holo, lost; B, ?M, US (fragment), iso), Mindanao: Bukidnon, near Sumilao, Aug-1912. Distribution: China, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi. BOHOL, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Surigao, SAMAR, SIBUYAN. Notes: Mostly closed humid forests, 0-2300m. Recorded hosts: Alstonia, Castanopsis, Grewia, Nothofagus, Opocunonia, Pittosporum. Native.
  6. Macrosolen melintangensis (Korth.) Miq., Fl. Ind. Bat. 1, 1 (1856) 830; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 372; ≡ Loranthus melintangensis Korth., Verh. Bat. Genootsch. 17 (1839) 281. = Macrosolen bellus Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 48; Type: BS 30447 Ramos and Chan (M), Catanduanes. = Macrosolen demesae (Merr.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 344; ≡ Loranthus demesae Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 280; Type: from Sumatra. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Borneo, Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand. CATANDUANES, MINDANAO: Zamboanga. Native.
  7. Macrosolen surigaoensis (Elmer) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 345; PJS 58 (1935) 45; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 377; ≡ Loranthus surigaoensis Elmer, LPB 6 (1913) 1966; Type: Elmer 14098, Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: 1875m. Known only from the type collection. Native.
  8. Macrosolen zamboangensis Mazo, Nickrent & Pelser, Webbia 77 (2022) 129; Type: Mazo 37 (PNH, holo; CMUH, iso), Mindanao: Zamboanga del Norte, Leon B. Postigo, Brgy Tinuyop, Oro River, 17-Mar-2021. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Norte. Conservation status: Vulnerable (Mazo et al. 2022). Native.

Scurrula L.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 8 November 2019
  1. Scurrula atropurpurea (Blume) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 349; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 383; ≡ Loranthus atropurpureus Blume, Verh. Bat. Genootsch. 9 (1823) 186; Type: from Java. = Scurrula philippensis (Cham. & Schltdl.) G.Don, Gen. Hist. 3 (1834) 422; Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 121; ≡ Loranthus philippensis Cham. & Schltdl., Linnaea 3 (1828) 204; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 108; Type: Chamisso s.n., Philippines. Distribution: Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Moluccas, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. BILIRAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MARINDUQUE, MINDANAO: Lanao del Sur, MINDORO, PALAWAN, TICAO. Notes: Mostly 0-600m, less frequently to 2300m. Recorded hosts: Acacia, Averrhoa, Grewia, Myristica, Pterocarpus, and Terminalia. Native.
  2. Scurrula ferruginea (Roxb. ex Jack) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 350; PJS 58 (1935) 123; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 385; ≡ Loranthus ferrugineus Roxb. ex Jack, Mal. Misc. 1 (1820) 279; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 104; Type: from Sumatra (?lost). Distribution: Borneo, Cambodia, China, India, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand, Vietnam. LUZON: Mountain Province, MINDANAO: Cotabato, PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forests and disturbed sites, mostly 0-1000 m. Recorded hosts: Coffea, Melastoma, Pithecellobium, and Saurauia. Possibly hybridizes with other Scurrula species. Native.
  3. Scurrula parasitica L., Sp. Pl. (1753) 110; Danser, PJS 58 (1935) 118; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 387; Batuyong et al., Biodiversitas 21 (2020) 3974; ≡ Loranthus parasiticus (L.) Merr., PJS 15 (1919) 232; EPFP 2 (1923) 108. = Loranthus confusus Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 261; EPFP 2 (1923) 103. = Loranthus similis Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 262; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110. = Loranthus sphenoideus Blume, Fl. Jav. Loranth. (1828) 23; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 110. = Scurrula fusca (Blume) G.Don, Gen. Hist. 3 (1834) 421; ≡ Loranthus fuscus Blume, Verh. Batav. Genootsch. Kunst. 9 (1823) 192; Type: from Java. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, India, Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam. GUIMARAS, LUZON: Aurora, Bataan, Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Mountain Province, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, MARINDUQUE, MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Notes: Common in a range of primary forests and disturbed sites, mostly from 0-1800m, less frequently to 2250m. Recorded hosts: Annona, Dalbergia, Dendrophthoe, Glochidion, Manglietai, Melastoma, Moringa, Nerium, Schima, and Xylocarpus. Native.

Taxillus Tiegh.

  1. Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 16 (1938) 40; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 392; ≡ Loranthus chinensis DC., Mém. Loranth. (1830) 28; Type: from China. = Taxillus estipitatus (Stapf) Danser, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 10 (1929) 355; Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 11 (1931) 445; PJS 58 (1935) 125; Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 108; ≡ Loranthus estipitatus Stapf, Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4 (1894) 221. Distribution: Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar to China, Philippines, Vietnam. LUZON: Bataan, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, NEGROS, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Notes: Mesic and open forests, 0-2700m but mostly at 600-1650m. Recorded hosts: Acacia, Casuarina, Ficus, Litsea, Melastoma, and Scleropyrum. Native.

Thaumasianthes Danser (Endemic)

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 27 May 2018
  1. Thaumasianthes amplifolia (Merr.) Danser, Rec. Trav. Bot. Néerl. 30 (1933) 465; PJS 58 (1935) 39; Barlow, Fl. Males. ser. 1, 13 (1997) 394; ≡ Lepeostegeres amplifolius (Merr.) Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 101; ≡ Loranthus amplifolius Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 277; Type: BS 17448 Ramos, Samar: Catbalogan, damp forests at low elevation, 22-Apr-1914. = Thaumasianthes ovatibractea (Merr.) Danser, Rec. Trav. Bot. Néerl. 30 (1933) 466; PJS 58 (1935) 40; ≡ Lepeostegeres ovatibracteus (Merr.) Merr., EPFP 2 (1923) 101; ≡ Loranthus ovatibracteus Merr., PJS 13 c (1918) Bot. 278; Type: BS 24135 Ramos, Samar: Caminiwan on the Catubig River, low elevation, 8-Feb-1916. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, SAMAR. Notes: Lowlands. Originally presumed extinct but collections from the 1990s have been made (more information to follow!). Conservation status: Critically Endangered (DAO 2017-11). Native.

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