Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loranthaceae

Genus:

Amyema

Species:

Amyema linophylla subsp. orientalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,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:

Hemiparasitic mistletoes can resprout from haustoria after fire if host tree survives; fire typically reduces mistletoe populations temporarily.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require passage through bird gut or removal of viscid layer; germination occurs on host tree bark under moist conditions.

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