Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blakely) Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 87: 57 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532398
Common Names
- Amyema maidenii
- Mistletoe Maidenii
- Mistletoe
Synonyms
- Diplatia maidenii Danser [unknown]
Description
Amyema maidenii (also called Maiden's Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a hemi-parasitic shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Amyema maidenii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Amyema maidenii sub. angustifolia Barlow
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amyema maidenii has yellow flowers with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyema maidenii 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 maidenii
Amyema maidenii can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Amyema maidenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amyema maidenii?
Amyema maidenii
What is the common name of Amyema maidenii?
Mistletoe
What is the natural habitat of Amyema maidenii?
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,