Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
533120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 298 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532452



Common Names

  • Sanguinea Mistletoe
  • Blood-red Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus muellerianus Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus muelleri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus spathulatus O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Treubella muelleriana Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Pilostigma muelleri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Pilostigma brevipes Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Amyema brevipes Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema muelleri Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema spathulata (O.Schwarz) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus sanguineus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Pilostigma sanguineum Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Amyema sanguinea (also called Blood-red Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree-parasite native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woodland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amyema sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amyema sanguinea var. pulcher (Ewart) Barlow

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Amyema sanguinea is a small, bell-shaped, greenish-yellow flower with a white centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyema sanguinea is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be pruned to keep it tidy.

Where to Find Amyema sanguinea

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

Amyema sanguinea FAQ

What is the common name of Amyema sanguinea?

Sanguinea mistletoe

What is the distribution of Amyema sanguinea?

It is found in New South Wales, Australia

What is the habitat of Amyema sanguinea?

It is found on the branches of Eucalyptus trees

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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