Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
gaudichaudii
ID:
533022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 84 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532354



Common Names

  • Gaudichaud's Mistletoe
  • Gaudichaud Mistletoe
  • Gaudichaud's Amyema


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus gaudichaudii DC. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe gaudichaudii G.Don [unknown]
  • Loranthus pendulus parviflorus Benth. [unknown]

Description

Amyema gaudichaudii (also called Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow-green.

Uses & Benefits

Amyema gaudichaudii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, in clusters of up to three. Seed: small, black, in clusters. Seedlings: small, green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyema gaudichaudii is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 m in height and prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Amyema gaudichaudii

Amyema gaudichaudii can be found in Australia.

Amyema gaudichaudii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema gaudichaudii?

Amyema gaudichaudii

What are the common names of Amyema gaudichaudii?

Gaudichaud's Mistletoe

How big does Amyema gaudichaudii grow?

Amyema gaudichaudii can grow up to 5 m in height

Species in the Amyema genus

Amyema acuta, Amyema apoensis, Amyema artensis, Amyema arthrocaulis, Amyema beccarii, Amyema benguetensis, Amyema benthamii, Amyema bifurcata, Amyema biniflora, Amyema brassii, Amyema cambagei, Amyema canaliculatum, Amyema caudiciflora, Amyema cauliflora, Amyema celebica, Amyema cercidioides, Amyema congener, Amyema conspicua, Amyema corniculata, Amyema cuernosensis, Amyema curranii, Amyema dilatipes, Amyema dolichopoda, Amyema eburna, Amyema edanoi, Amyema enneantha, Amyema fasciculata, Amyema finisterrae, Amyema fitzgeraldii, Amyema friesiana, Amyema gaudichaudii, Amyema gibberula, Amyema glabra, Amyema gravis, Amyema haematodes, Amyema haenkeana, Amyema halconensis, Amyema hastifolia, Amyema herbertiana, Amyema hexameres, Amyema hexantha, Amyema hilliana, Amyema incarnatiflora, Amyema irrubescens, Amyema kebarensis, Amyema linophylla, Amyema longipes, Amyema lucasii, Amyema luzonensis, Amyema mackayensis,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,