Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta timorensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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 systems to break dormancy. Germinate on soil surface, then must quickly locate host plant within days or seedling dies.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI