Cuscuta jalapensis
Cuscuta jalapensis
- Native to:
- Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Cuscuta
- Species:
- Cuscuta jalapensis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Parasite
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 5–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds often require scarification or passage through digestive system of birds. Germination occurs independently before parasitic attachment to host plant is required for survival.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch