Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
celastroides
ID:
642241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Jessup

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 22: 222 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641573



Common Names

  • Denhamia celastroides
  • Celastroides Denhamia
  • Celastroides Denhamia


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Synonyms

  • Leucocarpum celastroides F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Denhamia celastroides (also called Celastroid Denhamia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and prefers wet, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Denhamia celastroides is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Denhamia celastroides has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Denhamia celastroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Denhamia celastroides

Denhamia celastroides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Denhamia celastroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Denhamia celastroides?

Denhamia celastroides

What is the family of Denhamia celastroides?

Loranthaceae

What is the common name of Denhamia celastroides?

Celastroid mistletoe

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2761237: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.