Mulga mistletoe
Lysiana murrayi (F.Muell.) Tiegh.
Lysiana murrayi, known as Mulga mistletoe, is a hemi-parasitic shrub in the Loranthaceae family. It is found in all mainland Australian states except Victoria. The plant has flat, narrow leaves 2.5–6 cm long and 1–3.5 mm wide, with no distinct petiole and no visible venation. It produces a solitary or paired inflorescence with pedicels 8–20 mm long and strongly winged at the apex. The corolla is 18–28 mm long and can be white, yellow, or pink. The fruit is globose, 7–12 mm long, and pink or red.
Description
Lysiana murrayi is a member of the Loranthaceae family and is native to New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The plant is characterized by its flat, narrow leaves and winged pedicels. The flowers are solitary or in pairs, with membranous bracts at the base. The corolla of the mature bud is 18–28 mm long and varies in color. The fruit is spherical and ranges in color from pink to red.
Other common names
Mulga mistletoe
Distribution
New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia
Synonyms
Lysiana miniataLoranthus murrayiLoranthus murrayi var. parviflorus
