Viscum triflorum

Family: Santalaceae

What it is like

A mistletoe parasite that grows on other plants. It forms round clusters 30-50 cm tall. Young branches are slightly flattened and has 6 ribs. The leaves are variable.

It has also been put in the family Viscaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 2,350 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Comoros, Congo DR, Djibouti, East Africa, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Reunion, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Narudenyei

Synonyms

Viscum comorense Lecomte; Viscum venosum DC.; Viscum venosum var. lanceolatum DC.;