Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta africana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

ZAF

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

minor insect pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

5–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification or exposure to host plant exudates for optimal germination. Germination often triggered by chemical signals from nearby host plants.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI