Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
reinwardtiana
ID:
641780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume ex Korth.) Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 4: 134 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641112



Common Names

  • Dendromyza reinwardtiana
  • Reinwardtiana Dendromyza
  • Dendromyza's Reinwardtiana


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Synonyms

  • Tupeia racemosa Korth. [unknown]
  • Dendrotrophe plurinervia Miq. [unknown]
  • Dendrotrophe reinwardtiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Henslowia reinwardtiana Blume [unknown]
  • Henslowia robinsonii Merr. [unknown]
  • Tupeia reinwardtiana Blume [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendromyza reinwardtiana var. aphylla Stauffer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendromyza reinwardtiana 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 reinwardtiana 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 reinwardtiana

Dendromyza reinwardtiana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Dendromyza reinwardtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendromyza reinwardtiana?

Dendromyza reinwardtiana

What is the common name of Dendromyza reinwardtiana?

Reinwardtiana stinging tree

Where is Dendromyza reinwardtiana 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-2760799: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.