Taxillus sclerophyllus

An endemic half-parasitic shrub growing on branches of trees in high montane zone from 1200 to 2100 m elevations.  Flowering from March to June and fruiting from July to September.

Taxillus incanus

An indigenous semi-parasitic shrub growing on branches of trees. Common in the wet zone up to about 2100 m elevations. Flowering probably all the year round. 

පිළිල[Pilila](Dendrophthoe suborbicularis)

An endemic semi-parasitic growing on the branches of trees. It is restricted to the higher montane zone. Flowering from April to August and probably also in other months. 

පිළිල/Pilila (Dendrophthoe falcata)

An indigenous common half-parasite growing on the branches of trees. Widespread throughout the country except higher montane zone and common in the dry zone. Flowering throughout the year.