Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
cucullata
ID:
641773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danser) Stauffer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 114: 61 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641105



Common Names

  • Dendromyza cucullata
  • Cucullata Dendromyza
  • Dendromyza's Cucullata


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Synonyms

  • Cladomyza cucullata Danser [unknown]

Description

Dendromyza cucullata (also called stinging tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendromyza cucullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendromyza cucullata is a small, yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendromyza cucullata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dendromyza cucullata

Dendromyza cucullata is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Dendromyza cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendromyza cucullata?

Dendromyza cucullata

What is the common name of Dendromyza cucullata?

Cucullata stinging tree

Where is Dendromyza cucullata found?

It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760792: Based on the initial data import
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
Hans Ulrich Stauffer (1929-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stauffer' in the authors string.