Cassytha capillaris

Cassytha capillaris belongs to the Lauraceae family, a group that includes trees and shrubs often found in tropical and warm temperate regions. This species is native to a range that includes Assam, Borneo, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku, New Guinea, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Western Australia. The species was formally published in 1864 by Meisn. It is part of the Cassytha genus, which is characterized by its parasitic or hemiparasitic growth habit. The species is notable for its ecological presence in the diverse habitats of its native regions.