Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Benth.) Jessup
                
                
                    
Source:
rhakhis
                
                
                    
Year:
2020
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 10(4): 600. 2020
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022095
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Denhamia muelleri
- Muelleri's Denhamia
- Muelleri Denhamia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Denhamia muelleri (also called Mueller's Denhamia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It has a dense, round crown, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of shade.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Denhamia muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Denhamia muelleri is white and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Cultivation and propagation of Denhamia muelleri: Denhamia muelleri is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil, and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require little maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Denhamia muelleri
                        
                            Denhamia muelleri is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Denhamia muelleri FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Denhamia muelleri?
Denhamia muelleri
What is the common name of Denhamia muelleri?
Mueller's Denhamia
What is the natural habitat of Denhamia muelleri?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,