Denseflower Witchweed
Striga densiflora
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, India, Oman
J.M.Garg,J.M.Garg,Jayesh Patil (www.flickr.com) from Mumbai, India,J.M.Garg,Vinayaraj,Vinayaraj,Vinayaraj,Vinayaraj,Vinayaraj,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Vinayaraj
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Striga
- Species:
- Striga densiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- STDE4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, pink
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- parasitic plant often found in grasslands
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Parasitic plant; seeds require host root exudates (strigolactones) to trigger germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI