Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
533059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danser) Barlow

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36: 344 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532391

Common Names

  • Amyema longipes
  • Mistletoe Longipes
  • Mistletoe

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Synonyms

  • Dicymanthes longipes Danser [unknown]

Description

Amyema longipes (also called Long-stalked Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a semi-parasitic shrub native to Australia. It has narrow, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas in Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Amyema longipes is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, in clusters of up to three. Seed: small, black, in clusters. Seedlings: small, green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyema longipes is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 m in height and prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Amyema longipes

Amyema longipes can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Amyema longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema longipes?

Amyema longipes

What is the common name of Amyema longipes?

Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Amyema longipes?

Rainforest

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635277: Based on the initial data import
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.