Amyema thalassia
Barlow
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmyema thalassia is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae native to Western Australia and the Northern Territory. It was first described in 1962 by Bryan Alwyn Barlow.
Description
A shrub that grows attached to trees. It partly grows from the stems. The flowers are red and green. It grows in mangroves attached to Avicennia and Camptostemon.
Edible Uses
The flower nectar is consumed.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 90-100 Amyema species.
Synonyms
Loranthus maritimus C. A. Gardner
Also Known As
Nyilanyil
References (3)
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 285
- Smith, M & Kalotas, A. C., 1985, Bardi Plants: An Annotated List of Plants and Their Use by the Bardi Aborigines of Dampierland, in North-western Australia. Rec. West Aust. Mus. 1985, 12(3): 317-359
- Wheeler, J.R.(ed.), 1992, Flora of the Kimberley Region. CALM, Western Australian Herbarium, p 573
