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Muellerina eucalyptoides

Muellerina eucalyptoides (DC.) Barlow
Muellerina eucalyptoides
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Muellerina eucalyptoides, commonly known as creeping mistletoe, is a hemiparasitic aerial shrub in the family Loranthaceae. It is endemic to Australia and found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.

Description

Muellerina eucalyptoides (DC.) Barlow is a member of the Loranthaceae family and is known for its hemiparasitic growth habit. It is an aerial shrub that grows in the canopy of host trees. The species is native to several regions in Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria. It was first described in 1962.

Distribution

New South Wales · Queensland · South Australia · Victoria

Synonyms

Loranthus eucalyptoidesPhrygilanthus eucalyptoidesDendrophthoe eucalyptoides

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