Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
641772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gibbs) Stauffer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641104

Common Names

  • Dendromyza crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Dendromyza
  • Dendromyza's Crassifolia

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Synonyms

  • Cladomyza crassifolia (Gibbs) Danser [unknown]
  • Henslowia crassifolia Gibbs [unknown]

Description

Dendromyza crassifolia (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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia

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

Dendromyza crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendromyza crassifolia?

Dendromyza crassifolia

What is the common name of Dendromyza crassifolia?

Crassifolia stinging tree

Where is Dendromyza crassifolia 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-2760791: Based on the initial data import
Lilian Suzette Gibbs (1870-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs' in the authors string.
Hans Ulrich Stauffer (1929-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stauffer' in the authors string.