Swinhoe's White eye visits Showy Mistletoe, Helixanthera cylindrica

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on 28th July 2024

 

A Swinhoe’s White-eye (Zosterops simplex) visits the flowers of the parasitic mistletoe Helixanthera cylindrica. White-eyes also rely on fruits and insects for nutrition.

This mistletoe belongs to the Family Loranthaceae and can be found in the Malesian region, South Asia and Africa. The plants flower profusely on the top of their host trees.

References:

  1. e-Flora of Thailand https://botany.dnp.go.th/eflora/floraspecies.html?tdcode=02846
  2. Helixanthera cylindrica – Uses, Benefits & Care https://www.selinawamucii.com/plants/loranthaceae/helixanthera-cylindrica/
  3. Vietnam Plants https://vietnamplants.blogspot.com/2013/01/loranthaceae-ho-chum-gui.html

Chung Gait Fee

Kemaman Trengganu

July 2024

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