Madanga
Loranthus longiflorus
📖 About this plant
Loranthus longiflorus (long-flowered loranthus or ‘Madanga’ in Odia) is a hemiparasitic shrub of the Loranthaceae family. The plant grows on the branches of host trees, sending haustoria into the host’s vascular system. The plant bears long tubular flowers. Used in traditional medicine.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
Full sun
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
Moderate
15-38°C
Well-draining loam
Compost annually
🌐 Common Names
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- 📏 Max height
- 10-20 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot
- caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light.
- Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.