Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 14: 468 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532369
Common Names
- Herbertiana Mistletoe
- Herbertiana Amyema
- Herbert's Mistletoe
Description
Amyema herbertiana (also called Herbert's Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a semi-parasitic shrub native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, forests, and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Amyema herbertiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow-green, in clusters of up to three. Seed: small, black, in clusters. Seedlings: small, green, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyema herbertiana is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 m in height and prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Amyema herbertiana
Amyema herbertiana can be found in Australia.
Amyema herbertiana FAQ
What is the common name of Amyema herbertiana?
Herbert's mistletoe
What is the distribution of Amyema herbertiana?
It is found in Queensland, Australia
What is the habitat of Amyema herbertiana?
It is found on the branches of Eucalyptus trees
Species in the Amyema genus
Amyema acuta,
Amyema apoensis,
Amyema artensis,
Amyema arthrocaulis,
Amyema beccarii,
Amyema benguetensis,
Amyema benthamii,
Amyema bifurcata,
Amyema biniflora,
Amyema brassii,
Amyema cambagei,
Amyema canaliculatum,
Amyema caudiciflora,
Amyema cauliflora,
Amyema celebica,
Amyema cercidioides,
Amyema congener,
Amyema conspicua,
Amyema corniculata,
Amyema cuernosensis,
Amyema curranii,
Amyema dilatipes,
Amyema dolichopoda,
Amyema eburna,
Amyema edanoi,
Amyema enneantha,
Amyema fasciculata,
Amyema finisterrae,
Amyema fitzgeraldii,
Amyema friesiana,
Amyema gaudichaudii,
Amyema gibberula,
Amyema glabra,
Amyema gravis,
Amyema haematodes,
Amyema haenkeana,
Amyema halconensis,
Amyema hastifolia,
Amyema herbertiana,
Amyema hexameres,
Amyema hexantha,
Amyema hilliana,
Amyema incarnatiflora,
Amyema irrubescens,
Amyema kebarensis,
Amyema linophylla,
Amyema longipes,
Amyema lucasii,
Amyema luzonensis,
Amyema mackayensis,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,