Current knowledge on hemi-parasitic yellow mistletoe ( <i>Loranthus europaeus</i> Jacq.)
Journal: Folia oecologica
Year: 2026

Abstract In spite of marked economical impact on forest timber production, more aspects of yellow mistletoe ( Loranthus europaeus Jacq.) performance remain unknown and can inspire further research. This review comprehences current knowledge on taxonomical classification of this hemi-parasite, anatomy and morphology of its organs, its biological cycle and population ecology, effects on host-tree performance as well as its pharmaceutical potential. Based on it, gaps in the knowledge, particularly