Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
zollingeri
ID:
639648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Barlow

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 100 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638980



Common Names

  • Decaisnina zollingeri
  • Zollinger's Decaisnina
  • Zollinger's Decaisnina


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus amylo-zollingerii Boerl. [unknown]
  • Amylotheca zollingeri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Elytranthe zollingeri Engl. [unknown]

Description

Decaisnina zollingeri (also called 'Coralberry' and 'Coralbeads', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Decaisnina zollingeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in areas with low foot traffic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decaisnina zollingeri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decaisnina zollingeri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Decaisnina zollingeri

Decaisnina zollingeri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Decaisnina zollingeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decaisnina zollingeri?

Decaisnina zollingeri

What is the common name of Decaisnina zollingeri?

Zollinger's Decaisnina

What is the natural habitat of Decaisnina zollingeri?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2758597: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.