Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Balanophoraceae

Genus:

Scybalium

Species:

Scybalium jamaicense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Parasitic plant, relies on host species