About Hairy Mistletoe
Hairy Mistletoe (Taxillus tomentosus) is a parasite belonging to the Loranthaceae family (Mistletoe Family). It is typically found in evergreen, moist deciduous and shola forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Taxillus tomentosus
- Genus
- Taxillus
- Family
- LORANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Parasite
- Habitat
- Evergreen, moist deciduous and shola forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಉಪ್ಪಿಲು uppilu
Botanical family
Loranthaceae
Mistletoe Family
Hairy Mistletoe belongs to the Loranthaceae family.
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