Agelanthus myrsinifolius

Agelanthus myrsinifolius is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to Rwanda, Zaire and Burundi.[3][1]

Agelanthus myrsinifolius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Loranthaceae
Genus: Agelanthus
Species:
A. myrsinifolius
Binomial name
Agelanthus myrsinifolius
(Engl. & K.Krause) Polhill & Wiens [2]

Description

For a brief description see the African Plant database.[4]

Habitat/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
  1. 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 requires |journal= (help) The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017:e.T97219174A97219276. Downloaded on 23 March 2018.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques Ville de Geneve: "Agelanthus myrsinifolius". Accessed 23 March 2018


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