Psittacanthus angustifolius

Psittacanthus angustifolius is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the Loranthaceae family that can be found in Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. In August 2000, it was found on Psidium guineense 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Yamaranguila, Department Intibuca of Honduras. In November of the same year, it was found on Pinus tecunumanii which was growing 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Opatoro, Department La Paz. In Mexico, the species was found on Pinus tecunumanii and Pinus oocarpa which were growing 4-km south of Jitotol, Chiapas. Brian E. Howell, Robert L. Mathiasen (March 9, 2004). 'Growth impacts of Psittacanthus angustifolius Kuijt on Pinus oocarpa Schiede in Honduras' (PDF). USDA Forest Service. Forest Ecology and Management. 198 (7): 75–88.