Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Heterotrophic (Symbiotic - Parasite of) |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Western North America |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Obligate parasite with a growth spread of 8 - 13 cm |
|---|---|
| Roots | It has an endophytic root system ramifying within the host branch |
| Flowers | Olive green to yellow pistillate plants and brownish in staminate plants |
| Habitat | Usually found in coniferous forests |
Landscaping Features
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Invasive / Potentially Invasive |
|---|---|
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | May affect health of host tree if left unchecked |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Ant, Beetle, Fly, Thrip, Wasp)) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Seed Description | No true seed formed as there is no testa. Embryo is embedded in chlorophyllous endosperm and surrounded by viscin. |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32022 |
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| Species ID | 6424 |
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