Tapinanthus rubromarginatus

This is a deciduous, semi-parasitic aerial shrub, that attaches itself to the host plant by haustoria. The leaves are clustered in groups, and have narrow, dark red edges.^[2] The pinkish red flowers appear in spring, and the berries are similarly coloured.^[2]

Sunbirds are attracted by the flower nectar and perform most of the pollination. The pistil and anthers make contact with the sunbird's crown feathers, as it probes the perianth tube.^[1] Several species of birds eat the sweet fruit, the seeds of which are coated with a thick, sticky glue. This glue sticks to the beak, and is wiped off on another branch, where the seed is deposited and eventually germinates.^[1]