Amyema pendula ssp. pendula
Drooping Mistletoe
A drooping semi-parasitic clump commonly hosted by Eucalyptus species but occasionally on Acacia.
Additional information
- FamilyLoranthaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- SizeDrooping, up to 3 m
- Plant groupingMistletoes
- LeavesPairs of lance-shaped leaves 10-40 cm x 3-15 mm.
- Flower colourRed-orange
- Flowering timeMost of the year, especially summer.
- FlowersHanging flower clusters in groups of 3 or 4 with 3-4 flowers in each, the central flower of each without a stalk. Long buds. Elliptical berry.
- Bird attractingNectar, fruit, insects
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsForests and woodlands, spread by Mistletoe bird.
- 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 statusWidespread within the Shire
- Aboriginal Use Food - berry
- Related speciesDiffers from Amyema miquelii in that the central flower is not stalked.
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Photographer/s: Marilyn Bull ©
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