Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
luzonensis
ID:
533063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 296 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532395



Common Names

  • Amyema luzonensis
  • Mistletoe Luzonensis
  • Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus luzonensis Presl ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Stemmatophyllum sessilifolium Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Stemmatophyllum luzonense Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Amyema sessilifolia (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]

Description

Amyema luzonensis (also called Luzon Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a hemi-parasitic shrub native to the Philippines. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Amyema luzonensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amyema luzonensis has yellow flowers with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyema luzonensis 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 luzonensis

Amyema luzonensis can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Amyema luzonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema luzonensis?

Amyema luzonensis

What is the common name of Amyema luzonensis?

Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Amyema luzonensis?

Rainforest

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,

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