About South Indian Mistletoe
South Indian Mistletoe (Macrosolen capitellatus) is a parasite belonging to the Loranthaceae family (Mistletoe Family). It is typically found in deciduous forests and plains. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-July.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Macrosolen capitellatus
- Genus
- Macrosolen
- Family
- LORANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Parasite
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests and plains
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Loranthaceae
Mistletoe Family
South Indian Mistletoe belongs to the Loranthaceae family.
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