Amyema miquelli

Box Mistletoe

An open, drooping semi-parasitic clump commonly hosted by Eucalyptus species. Can be smaller than A. pendula, a very similar species.

FamilyLoranthaceae
StoreyMiddle storey
SizeDrooping, to 3 m long
Plant groupingMistletoes
LeavesPairs of narrow to elliptic yellow to reddish-green curved leaves 3-35 cm x 5-30 mm.
Flower colourOrange-red
Flowering timeDecember to June, sporadic
FlowersFlowers in 3-7 groups of 3, all flowers stalked. Fruit pear-shaped, yellowish-red, 8-14 mm long.
Bird attractingNectar, fruit, insects
Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsGenerally found in drier box forests.
Garden useExcellent habitat plant but difficult to cultivate. Can put pressure on drought-stressed plants if there are too many clumps on an individual tree.
Commercially availableNever
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common in other areas of Victoria.
Aboriginal Use Food - berry
Related speciesDiffers from Amyema pendula in that all flowers are stalked.