Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
nickrentii
ID:
1324529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barcelona & Pelser

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 125: 47 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336983



Common Names

  • Amyema nickrentii
  • Nickrentii Amyema
  • Nickrentii's Amyema


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Description

Amyema nickrentii (also called Nickrent's mistletoe, among many other common names) is a hemiparasitic shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests. It is also found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Amyema nickrentii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amyema nickrentii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyema nickrentii is a fast-growing epiphytic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated from seed, which can be sown directly into the soil, or from divisions of the plant, which can be taken from the root ball and planted in a new pot.

Where to Find Amyema nickrentii

Amyema nickrentii can be found in Australia.

Amyema nickrentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema nickrentii?

Amyema nickrentii

What is the common name of Amyema nickrentii?

Mistletoe

What type of environment does Amyema nickrentii prefer?

Humid, tropical areas

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,

References

Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.
Julie F. Barcelona (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barcelona' in the authors string.