Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
volubilis
ID:
641785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stauffer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641117



Common Names

  • Dendromyza volubilis
  • Volubilis Dendromyza
  • Dendromyza's Volubilis


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Description

Dendromyza volubilis (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 volubilis 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

Dendromyza volubilis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendromyza volubilis is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Dendromyza volubilis

Dendromyza volubilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Dendromyza volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendromyza volubilis?

Dendromyza volubilis

What is the common name of Dendromyza volubilis?

Volubilis stinging tree

Where is Dendromyza volubilis 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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