Voyria parasitica
Parasitic Ghostplant
Also known as: Leiphaimos mexicanus (Griseb.) Miq. +2 more
- Leiphaimos mexicanus (Griseb.) Miq.
- Leiphaimos parasitica Schltdl. & Cham.
- Voyria mexicana Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Voyria parasitica
Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Voyria parasitica (commonly known as Parasitic Ghostplant) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico