Agelanthus microphyllus

Agelanthus microphyllus

Native to:
Ethiopia | Kenya | Tanzania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Loranthaceae
Genus:
Agelanthus
Species:
Agelanthus microphyllus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate on host plant branches after bird dispersal. Requires direct contact with host tissue for establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI