Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
miraculosa
ID:
533075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532407



Common Names

  • Miracle Mistletoe
  • Miraculous Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus miraculosus Miq. [unknown]
  • Amyema apiculata Tiegh. ex Danser [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Amyema miraculosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amyema miraculosa sub. boormanii (Blakely) Barlow
Amyema miraculosa sub. latifolia Barlow

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amyema miraculosa 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 miraculosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Amyema miraculosa

Amyema miraculosa can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Amyema miraculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema miraculosa?

Amyema miraculosa

What is the common name of Amyema miraculosa?

Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Amyema miraculosa?

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,