Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta abyssinica f. membranacea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

Ethiopia

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate on soil surface and seedlings must locate a host plant within days or perish, as Cuscuta is an obligate parasitic plant.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI