Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loranthaceae

Genus:

Amyema

Species:

Amyema miraculosa subsp. miraculosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from haustorial connections after fire if host tree survives. Benefits from post-fire regeneration of host species.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds germinate after passing through bird digestive systems, particularly mistletoebirds. Require contact with appropriate host tree for establishment.

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