Agelanthus microphyllus
Agelanthus microphyllus
- Native to:
- Ethiopia | Kenya | Tanzania
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