Sopubia mannii

Sopubia mannii

Native to:
Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Caprivi Strip, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Sopubia
Species:
Sopubia mannii
USDA Symbol:
SOMA11

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers open grasslands and savannas