Loranthaceae (Noun)
Meaning
In some classification includes Viscaceae: parasitic or hemiparasitic shrublets or shrubs or small trees of tropical and temperate regions; attach to hosts by haustoria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Loranthaceae family consists of about 70 genera and over 1,000 species of flowering plants, many of which are epiphytes or parasites.
- The mistletoe is a well-known member of the Loranthaceae family, which has been used in traditional medicine and as a Christmas decoration.
- In some classification systems, the Loranthaceae family is combined with the Viscaceae family, which includes the mistletoe and other parasitic plants.
- The Loranthaceae family is found in tropical and temperate regions around the world, with the highest diversity of species in the tropical forests of Asia and South America.
- Some species of Loranthaceae are considered invasive, as they can outcompete native plants for resources and harm their hosts.