Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
melaleucae
ID:
533070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 84 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532402

Common Names

  • Mistletoe Mistletoe
  • Christmas Mistletoe
  • Australian Mistletoe

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus melaleucae Lehm. [unknown]
  • Amyema lechenaultii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus miraculosus melaleucae (Miq.) Blakely [unknown]
  • Loranthus pendulus melaleucae (Miq.) Tate [unknown]

Description

Amyema melaleucae (also called Melaleuca 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 melaleucae 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

Amyema melaleucae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyema melaleucae 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 melaleucae

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

Amyema melaleucae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema melaleucae?

Amyema melaleucae

What is the common name of Amyema melaleucae?

Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Amyema melaleucae?

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,