Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta acutiloba

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

Bolivia, Peru

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require contact with host plant chemical cues for optimal germination and establishment. Germination highly variable.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI