Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
641739

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


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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.

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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 Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, 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,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910519-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.