Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 22: 543 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638976
Common Names
- Decaisnina stenopetala
- Stenopetalous Decaisnina
- Stenopetalous Decaisnina
Synonyms
- Loranthus stenopetalus Oliv. [unknown]
- Amylotheca stenopetala Danser [unknown]
Description
Decaisnina stenopetala (also called 'Coralberry' and 'Coralbeads', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Decaisnina stenopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in areas with low foot traffic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Decaisnina stenopetala is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decaisnina stenopetala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Decaisnina stenopetala
Decaisnina stenopetala can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Decaisnina stenopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decaisnina stenopetala?
Decaisnina stenopetala
What is the common name of Decaisnina stenopetala?
Stenopetala
What is the natural habitat of Decaisnina stenopetala?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Decaisnina genus
Decaisnina aherniana,
Decaisnina amplexicaulis,
Decaisnina angustata,
Decaisnina biangulata,
Decaisnina brittenii,
Decaisnina celebica,
Decaisnina confertiflora,
Decaisnina congesta,
Decaisnina crassilimba,
Decaisnina cumingii,
Decaisnina djamuensis,
Decaisnina forsteriana,
Decaisnina hollrungii,
Decaisnina longipes,
Decaisnina micranthes,
Decaisnina miniata,
Decaisnina ovatifolia,
Decaisnina pedicellata,
Decaisnina revoluta,
Decaisnina signata,
Decaisnina stenopetala,
Decaisnina sumbawensis,
Decaisnina triflora,
Decaisnina viridis,
Decaisnina zollingeri,
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,