Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
533095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 507 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532427



Common Names

  • Pendulous Mistletoe
  • Hanging Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus pendulus Sieber ex DC. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe pendula Mart. [unknown]

Description

Amyema pendula (also called Pendulous 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 pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amyema pendula sub. longifolia (Hook.) Barlow

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amyema pendula 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 pendula is a slow-growing, evergreen, woody climber. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. The plant prefers well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Amyema pendula

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

Amyema pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amyema pendula?

Amyema pendula

What is the common name of Amyema pendula?

Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Amyema pendula?

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,