• Source: Agelanthus pennatulus
  • Agelanthus pennatulus is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is found in Tanzania, and Kenya.


    Description


    A description of the plant is given in Govaerts et al., based on Polhill & Wiens (1999).


    Habitat/ecology


    A. pennatulus has been found at altitudes of 1650–2400 m in both moist & dry evergreen forests. Recorded hosts are Olea, Strombosia, Maytenus and various Rutaceae.


    Threats


    The major threat is from forest clearance for agriculture (and forest disturbance).


    References

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