Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
oleaster
ID:
642247

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 3: 29 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641579

Common Names

  • Denhamia oleaster
  • Oleaster Denhamia
  • Oleaster Denhamia

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Synonyms

  • Leucocarpum oleaster F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Melicytus oleaster Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Denhamia oleaster (also called 'Oleaster Denhamia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Denhamia oleaster is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Denhamia oleaster has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Denhamia oleaster can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer by burying a low-growing branch in the soil and keeping it moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Denhamia oleaster

Denhamia oleaster can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Denhamia oleaster FAQ

What is the scientific name of Denhamia oleaster?

Denhamia oleaster

What is the family of Denhamia oleaster?

Loranthaceae

What is the common name of Denhamia oleaster?

Oleaster mistletoe

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References