Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
379642

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 432 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378974



Common Names

  • Western Australian Christmas Tree
  • Christmas Tree
  • Nuytsia floribunda


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus floribundus Labill. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus floribundus Blume [unknown]

Description

Nuytsia floribunda (also called Western Australian Christmas Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loranthaceae. It is native to Australia. It grows in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nuytsia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nuytsia floribunda is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuytsia floribunda is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Nuytsia floribunda

Nuytsia floribunda is native to Australia.

Nuytsia floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuytsia floribunda?

Nuytsia floribunda

Where is Nuytsia floribunda found?

Nuytsia floribunda is found in Australia.

What is the flowering season of Nuytsia floribunda?

Nuytsia floribunda typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

Species in the Nuytsia genus

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,