Giant Dodder
Cuscuta reflexa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Bangladesh, China, India, Jawa, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Cuscuta
- Species:
- Cuscuta reflexa
- USDA Symbol:
- CURE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- parasitic plant, relies on host
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Parasitic plant; seeds germinate in soil but seedlings must attach to a host plant within days to survive.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI