Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta europaea var. nepalensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

5–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and must contact suitable host within days of germination or seedling dies. Scarification improves germination rate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI