About Triphysaria floribunda (Benth.) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Growth form
Triphysaria floribunda is an annual herb with a yellow-brown stem that ranges from hairy to hairless, growing up to around 30 centimeters in maximum height.
Parasitic habit
Like many species in its botanical family, it is a facultative root parasite of other plants. It attaches to host plant roots via haustoria to draw nutrients.
Leaf characteristics
Its greenish leaves reach up to 4 centimeters long and are split into several narrow, pointed lobes.
Inflorescence structure
The inflorescence is a spike of flowers that measures a few centimeters in length.
Flower morphology
Each individual flower has a narrow greenish upper lip and a wide lower lip, which is divided into yellowish or white pouches.
