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.

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.