Muellerina (plant)

Muellerina
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Loranthaceae
Genus: Muellerina
Tiegh.[1]

Muellerina is a genus of parasitic arial shrubs in the family Loranthaceae. The genus is endemic to Australia.[1][2] Species include:

Ecology

The larvae of the Australian butterlies Delias harpalyce and Ogyris genoveva feed on Muellerina.

References

  1. 1 2 "Muellerina". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  2. Quirico, A.L. "Genus Muellerina". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
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