Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
533122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532454



Common Names

  • Mistletoe Fig
  • Fig Mistletoe
  • Amyema scandens


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus angustiflorus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Loranthus neocaledonicus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Loranthus pancheri Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus luteus Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus lanceolatifolius Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus latifolius Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus verticillifolius K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus vieillardii Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus pustulatus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Loranthus ruber Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus schultzei K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus scandens Engl. [unknown]
  • Neophylum latifolium Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum vieillardii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum rubrum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum rotundifolium Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum luteum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum lanceolatum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum grandifolium Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum pancheri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Neophylum acutifolium Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Amyema acutifolia Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema glaucescens (S.Moore) Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema grandifolia Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema lanceolata Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema latifolia Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema lutea Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema neocaledonica Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema pancheri Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema pustulata (S.Moore) Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema rotundifolia (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema rubra Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema schultzei Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema verticillifolia Danser [unknown]
  • Amyema vieillardii Danser [unknown]
  • Neophylum scandens Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Amyema scandens (also called Climbing 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 scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Amyema scandens 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 scandens 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 scandens

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

Amyema scandens FAQ

What is the common name of Amyema scandens?

Scandens mistletoe

What is the distribution of Amyema scandens?

It is found in Queensland, Australia

What is the habitat of Amyema scandens?

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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