Resumo

Phoradendron Argentinum (Viscaceae), new mistletoe for the brazilian flora and its general distribution in South America. Darwiniana [online]. 2011, vol.49, n.1, pp. 86-89. ISSN 0011-6793.

The first collection of the mistletoe Phoradendron argentinum (Viscaceae) for the Brazilian flora is reported. A brief description, a key including the taxonomically closest species, photographs and a distribution map of the species are given. Lectotype of P. argentinum is here designated.

Palavras-chave : Brazil; Flora; Mistletoes; Phoradendron; Viscaceae.