Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 299 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532496
Common Names
- White's Mistletoe Fig
- White's Fig Mistletoe
- Amyema whitei
Synonyms
- Loranthus whitei Blakely [unknown]
- Pilostigma whitei (Blakely) Barlow [unknown]
Description
Amyema whitei (also called White's Amyema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loranthaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in open woodlands and forests. It is found in a wide variety of habitats, from coastal areas to inland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amyema whitei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amyema whitei is small and white, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyema whitei is a slow-growing, evergreen, woody climber. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. The plant prefers well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Amyema whitei
Amyema whitei can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Amyema whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amyema whitei?
Amyema whitei
What is the common name of Amyema whitei?
White's Mistletoe
What is the distribution of Amyema whitei?
Eastern 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,