Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loranthaceae

Genus:

Amyema

Species:

Amyema hilliana

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

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from haustoria after fire if host tree survives. Benefits from post-fire regrowth of eucalypt hosts which provide new infection sites.

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Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require passage through bird digestive system or removal of viscid coating for optimal germination. Must be pressed onto host tree bark for establishment.

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