Английская Википедия:Erianthemum dregei

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Erianthemum dregei is a species of parasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, and is commonly known as the hairy mistletoe or wood flower.[1]

Distribution and habitat

These plants are native to Africa and are parasitic on a large number of tree species in higher rainfall areas[2] from the Eastern Cape of South Africa, through KwaZulu-Natal, Eswatini and Mpumalanga,[1] to East Africa, as far as northern Ethiopia.[3] They are also found in southern Angola.[3]

Description

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Stem of E. dregei growing out of the branch of Croton sylvaticus
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Flowers of E. dregei

A branched parasitic shrub with spreading or pendent stems,[2][3] forming clumps of up to 2m x 1.5m.[1] The leaves are leathery and hairless, usually alternate (sometimes opposite[2]), with conspicuous side veins.[1] The growing points are velvety brown.[1] The flowers are massed in small clusters and are densely hairy,[1] pale yellowish-green and sometimes flushed orange to pink.[2] The fruit is an orange to bright red berry, 10–15 mm in size.[3] Erianthemum dregei shows great variation across its range.[3]

Human uses

Erianthemum dregei is used in African traditional medicine to treat stomach complaints in children and cattle.[1]

Ecological significance

The flowers and fruit attract birds.[1] The leaves are eaten by the larvae of Mylothris agathina.[4]

References

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  1. 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 Шаблон:Cite book
  2. 2,0 2,1 2,2 2,3 Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. & Ballings, P. (2011). Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Erianthemum dregei. http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=120950, retrieved 28 November 2011.
  3. 3,0 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 JSTOR PLANT SCIENCE: Entry for ERIANTHEMUM dregei (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Tiegh.:http://plants.jstor.org/flora/ftea004152, retrieved 28 November 2011.
  4. Шаблон:Cite book