Amyema quandang var. quandang

Grey Mistletoe

A drooping semi-parasitic clump hosted by Acacia species.

Additional information

• FamilyLoranthaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• SizeDrooping 2-3 m
• Plant groupingMistletoes
• LeavesPairs of grey, curved, elliptic leaves 3-12 cm x 8-20 mm.
• Flower colourDark red
• Flowering timeMost of the year.
• FlowersUpright flower clusters in 2 groups of 3, the central flower of each without a stalk. Pear-shaped berry.
• Bird attractingNectar, fruit, insects
• Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsHosted by wattles, especially the ferny-leafed species.
• 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 statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
• Aboriginal Use Food - berry

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