Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Rauschert
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Taxon 31: 555 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641071
Common Names
- Dendrokingstonia nervosa
- Nervosa Dendrokingstonia
- Dendrokingstonia's Nervosa
Description
Dendrokingstonia nervosa (also called stinging tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrokingstonia nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrokingstonia nervosa is a small, yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrokingstonia nervosa is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Dendrokingstonia nervosa
Dendrokingstonia nervosa can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.
Dendrokingstonia nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrokingstonia nervosa?
Dendrokingstonia nervosa
What is the common name of Dendrokingstonia nervosa?
Nervose stinging tree
Where is Dendrokingstonia nervosa found?
It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Species in the Dendrokingstonia genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
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Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,