Psittacanthus angustifolius explained

Psittacanthus angustifolius is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae found in Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.^[1]

Destruction

In August 2000, it was found on Psidium guineense north of Yamaranguila, Department Intibuca of Honduras. In November of the same year, it was found on Pinus tecunumanii which was growing north of Opatoro, Department La Paz.^[2] In Mexico, the species was found on Pinus tecunumanii and Pinus oocarpa which were growing 4-km south of Jitotol, Chiapas.^[1]

Further reading

Growth impacts of Psittacanthus angustifolius Kuijt on Pinus oocarpa Schiede in Honduras. Brian E. Howell, Robert L. Mathiasen. Forest Ecology and Management. USDA Forest Service. 198. 7. 75–88. March 9, 2004. PDF.

Notes and References

1. First Report of Psittacanthus angustifolius on Pines in Mexico and Guatemala. Robert L. Mathiasen. Pacific Northwest Research Station, Northern Arizona University. USDA Forest Service. 84. 7. 808. July 2000. 10.1094/PDIS.2000.84.7.808D. free.
2. Web site: First Report of Psittacanthus angustifolius on Psidium guineense and Pinus tecunumanii in Honduras. J. Melgar and M. Berrios. Plant Disease. 85. 10. 1,120. October 2001.