Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 84 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532327
Common Names
- Congener Mistletoe
- Congener Amyema
- Closely-related Mistletoe
Description
Amyema congener (also called Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow-green.
Uses & Benefits
Amyema congener is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amyema congener is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyema congener can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Amyema congener
Amyema congener is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Amyema congener FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amyema congener?
Amyema congener
What is the common name of Amyema congener?
Congener Mistletoe
Where is Amyema congener found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Amyema genus
Amyema acuta,
Amyema apoensis,
Amyema artensis,
Amyema arthrocaulis,
Amyema beccarii,
Amyema benguetensis,
Amyema benthamii,
Amyema bifurcata,
Amyema biniflora,
Amyema brassii,
Amyema cambagei,
Amyema canaliculatum,
Amyema caudiciflora,
Amyema cauliflora,
Amyema celebica,
Amyema cercidioides,
Amyema congener,
Amyema conspicua,
Amyema corniculata,
Amyema cuernosensis,
Amyema curranii,
Amyema dilatipes,
Amyema dolichopoda,
Amyema eburna,
Amyema edanoi,
Amyema enneantha,
Amyema fasciculata,
Amyema finisterrae,
Amyema fitzgeraldii,
Amyema friesiana,
Amyema gaudichaudii,
Amyema gibberula,
Amyema glabra,
Amyema gravis,
Amyema haematodes,
Amyema haenkeana,
Amyema halconensis,
Amyema hastifolia,
Amyema herbertiana,
Amyema hexameres,
Amyema hexantha,
Amyema hilliana,
Amyema incarnatiflora,
Amyema irrubescens,
Amyema kebarensis,
Amyema linophylla,
Amyema longipes,
Amyema lucasii,
Amyema luzonensis,
Amyema mackayensis,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,