Tapinanthus rubromarginatus, commonly known as red mistletoe, is a species of plant in the family Loranthaceae.

This is a deciduous, semi-parasitic aerial shrub, that attaches itself to the host plant by haustoria.

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.