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Mangrove mistletoe

Lysiana maritima (Barlow) Barlow
Mangrove mistletoe
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Lysiana maritima, known as Mangrove mistletoe, is a species in the Loranthaceae family. It is native to the Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia. The species was published in 1983 by Barlow.

Description

Lysiana maritima is a member of the Loranthaceae family, commonly referred to as the sandalwood family. This species is specifically associated with mangrove ecosystems and is found in the Northern Territory and Queensland regions of Australia. It was formally described and published by Barlow in 1983. The common name for this species is Mangrove mistletoe, reflecting its ecological and morphological characteristics.

Other common names

Mangrove mistletoe

Distribution

Northern Territory · Queensland

Synonyms

Lysiana subfalcata subsp. maritima

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