Muellerina eucalyptoides
Creeping Mistletoe
Semi-parasitic dense, erect to hanging mistletoe, roots creeping along branches.
Additional information
- FamilyLoranthaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- SizeSpreading creeper
- Plant groupingMistletoes
- LeavesThick, narrow to oblong light green leaves 8-20 cm x 7-20 mm.
- Flower colourRed and green
- Flowering timeSpring-Summer.
- FlowersLarge flowers in 4-5 pairs of 3's or singly. Pear-shaped fruit.
- Bird attractingNectar, fruit, insects
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsHosted by Eucalyptus species but also found on exotic species. Healthy trees cope with infestations but too many may cause dieback.
- Garden useExcellent habitat plant but difficult to cultivate.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusScattered within the Shire.
- Aboriginal Use Food - berry
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 5 Marilyn Bull ©; 3, 4 Russell Best, NatureShare ©
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