Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 3: 30 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641581
Common Names
- Denhamia pittosporoides
- Pittosporoides Denhamia
- Pittosporoides Denhamia
Synonyms
- Leucocarpum pittosporoides (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Denhamia pittosporoides (also called 'Pittosporum-like Denhamia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Denhamia pittosporoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Denhamia pittosporoides sub. angustifolia Jessup
Denhamia pittosporoides sub. pittosporoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Denhamia pittosporoides 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 pittosporoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Denhamia pittosporoides
Denhamia pittosporoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Denhamia pittosporoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Denhamia pittosporoides?
Denhamia pittosporoides
What is the family of Denhamia pittosporoides?
Loranthaceae
What is the common name of Denhamia pittosporoides?
Pittosporum-like 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,
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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,