Striga lutea

Striga lutea

Native to:
Andaman Is. | Bangladesh | Cambodia | Caroline Is. | China | Federated States of Micronesia | India | Laccadive Is. | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

📍 View on iNaturalist →

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Striga
Species:
Striga lutea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
red, yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Seeds require a host plant root exudate (strigolactone) to trigger germination; conventional methods not applicable.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash