Struthanthus flexicaulis

Struthanthus flexicaulis is a member of the Loranthaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as sandalwoods or mistletoes. The species is distributed across multiple regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, North, Southeast, and West-Central. It was first scientifically described in 1830 by Mart. The genus Struthanthus comprises several species of hemiparasitic plants, often found growing on host trees. As part of the Loranthaceae family, S. flexicaulis likely shares ecological and morphological traits with other members of this group, such as reliance on host plants for nutrients and a typically shrub-like growth form.