Description
A hemi-parasitic shrub that grows attached to the branches of host trees, drawing water and minerals from its host while photosynthesizing its own leaves.
Medicinal Uses
African mistletoe species are widely used in traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, stomach ailments, wounds, and malaria; the specific properties vary depending on the host tree and exact species.
Cultivation
Not cultivated — spreads naturally when birds deposit sticky seeds on host tree branches.
