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Agelanthus pennatulus is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is found in Tanzania, and Kenya.[3][1]

Agelanthus pennatulus
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Santalales
Family:	Loranthaceae
Genus:	Agelanthus
Species:	A. pennatulus
Binomial name
Agelanthus pennatulus (Sprague) Polhill & Wiens[2]

Description

A description of the plant is given in Govaerts et al.,[3] based on Polhill & Wiens (1999).[4]

Habitat/ecology

A. pennatulus has been found at altitudes of 1650–2400 m in both moist & dry evergreen forests.[3] Recorded hosts are Olea, Strombosia, Maytenus and various Rutaceae.[3][1]

Threats

The major threat is from forest clearance for agriculture (and forest disturbance).[1]

References

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