Dendrolobium multiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflorum
ID:
641743
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 220 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641075
Common Names
- Dendrolobium multiflorum
- Multiflorum Dendrolobium
- Dendrolobium's Multiflorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrolobium multiflorum (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
Dendrolobium multiflorum 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 Dendrolobium multiflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrolobium multiflorum 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 Dendrolobium multiflorum
Dendrolobium multiflorum is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.
Dendrolobium multiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrolobium multiflorum?
Dendrolobium multiflorum
What is the common name of Dendrolobium multiflorum?
Multiflorum stinging tree
Where is Dendrolobium multiflorum found?
It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Species in the Dendrolobium genus
Dendrolobium triangulare, Dendrolobium stipatum, Dendrolobium umbellatum, Dendrolobium cheelii, Dendrolobium polyneurum, Dendrolobium lanceolatum, Dendrolobium dispermum, Dendrolobium baccatum, Dendrolobium olivaceum, Dendrolobium rostratum, Dendrolobium rugosum, Dendrolobium thorelii, Dendrolobium cumingianum, Dendrolobium ursinum, Dendrolobium arbuscula, Dendrolobium geesinkii, Dendrolobium papuacola, Dendrolobium quinquepetalum, Dendrolobium multiflorum, Dendrolobium arbuscula, Dendrolobium polyneurum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007175-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Dendrolobium multiflorum Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.