John Crownose
Scybalium jamaicense
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, United States
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817–1911) del., W. Fitch lith.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Balanophoraceae
- Genus:
- Scybalium
- Species:
- Scybalium jamaicense
- USDA Symbol:
- SCJA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- brown, maroon
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