Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loranthaceae

Genus:

Amyema

Species:

Amyema fasciculata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Capable of resprouting from haustorium after fire damage to aerial portions. Host tree survival is critical for mistletoe persistence post-fire.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require passage through bird digestive system or removal of viscous coating for optimal germination. Must be placed in contact with suitable host tree bark.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI