Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
533154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 507 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532486

Common Names

  • Trist Mistletoe Fig
  • Trist Fig Mistletoe
  • Amyema tristis

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus tristis Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Phoenicanthemum triste Miq. [unknown]
  • Dicymanthes elliptica Danser [unknown]

Description

Amyema tristis (also called Sad Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree-parasite native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woodland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amyema tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Amyema tristis is a small, bell-shaped, greenish-yellow flower with a white centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyema tristis is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be pruned to keep it tidy.

Where to Find Amyema tristis

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

Amyema tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema tristis?

Amyema tristis

What is the common name of Amyema tristis?

Sad Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Amyema tristis?

Rainforest and Eucalyptus woodlands

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,