Agelanthus myrsinifolius
Agelanthus myrsinifolius is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to Rwanda, Zaire and Burundi.[5][1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Loranthaceae |
| Genus: | Agelanthus |
| Species: | A. myrsinifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Agelanthus myrsinifolius | |
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Description
For a brief description see the African Plant database.[6]
Habitat and ecology
A. myrsinifolius has been found at altitudes of 1900–3300 m in montane or swamp forests and in heaths.[1] Recorded hosts are Myrsine and Erica mannii (at the higher altitudes).[1]
Threats
At lower altitudes, intense human population pressure means that outside the protected areas, forest is disappearing due to agriculture and logging.[1] At these altitudes, the host, Myrsine, is being cleared for agriculture.[1] At the higher altitudes, the heath, Erica mannii, is probably safe.[1]
References
- Ntore, S., Nshutiyayesu, S., Mwangoka, M., Maunder, M., Luke, W.R.Q., Kalema, J., Kabuye, C., Gereau, R. & Beentje, H.J. 2017. "Agelanthus myrsinifolius". 2016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T97219174A97219276.en.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017:e.T97219174A97219276. Downloaded on 23 March 2018. - Polhill, R.M. & Wiens, D. 1992. in J.-P. Lebrun & A.L. Stork, Enumération des plantes à fleurs d'Afrique tropicale. Volume II. Chrysobalanaceae à Apiaceae. 2: 164.
- "Agelanthus myrsinifolius (Engl. & K.Krause) Polhill & Wiens". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- "Agelanthus myrsinifolius (Engl. & K.Krause) Polhill & Wiens". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- Govaerts, R. et al. 2018. "Agelanthus myrsinifolius". in Kew Science Plants of the World online. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published online. Accessed: 23 March 2018.
- Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques Ville de Geneve: "Agelanthus myrsinifolius". Accessed 23 March 2018
External links
- JSTOR Global Plants: Agelanthus myrsinifolius. Accessed 23 March 2018.
- Flore d'Afrique Centrale: Agelanthus myrsinifolius. Accessed 23 March 2018.
- The International Plant Names Index: Agelanthus myrsinifolius. Accessed 23 March 2018.
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