Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loranthaceae

Genus:

Amyema

Species:

Amyema seemeniana subsp. seemeniana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, especially mistletoebirds and honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from haustorium after fire if host tree survives. Populations regenerate through bird dispersal post-fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require bird passage through digestive tract or removal of viscid layer for germination. Must be placed on suitable host branch.

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