Status:
valid
Authors:
Jessup
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 22: 222 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641577
Common Names
- Denhamia moorei
- Moorei Denhamia
- Moorei Denhamia
Description
Denhamia moorei (also called Moore's 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 moorei 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 moorei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Denhamia moorei 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 moorei
Denhamia moorei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Denhamia moorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Denhamia moorei?
Denhamia moorei
What is the family of Denhamia moorei?
Loranthaceae
What is the common name of Denhamia moorei?
Moore's mistletoe
Species in the Denhamia genus
Denhamia celastroides,
Denhamia moorei,
Denhamia obscura,
Denhamia oleaster,
Denhamia parvifolia,
Denhamia pittosporoides,
Denhamia viridissima,
Denhamia bilocularis,
Denhamia cunninghamii,
Denhamia cupularis,
Denhamia disperma,
Denhamia fasciculiflora,
Denhamia fournieri,
Denhamia silvestris,
Denhamia muelleri,
Denhamia peninsularis,
Denhamia megacarpa,
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,