Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
puberula
ID:
641779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stauffer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 114: 60 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641111



Common Names

  • Dendromyza puberula
  • Puberula Dendromyza
  • Dendromyza's Puberula


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Description

Dendromyza puberula (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 puberula 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 puberula 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 puberula 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 puberula

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

Dendromyza puberula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendromyza puberula?

Dendromyza puberula

What is the common name of Dendromyza puberula?

Puberula stinging tree

Where is Dendromyza puberula 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,

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