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.
Additional information
- 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.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Ken Harris ©
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