Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
751476

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 491 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750809



Common Names

  • Cuscuta Australis
  • Australis Cuscuta
  • Cuscuta Australis Plant


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Description

Cuscuta australis (also called Australian Dodder, among many other common names) is a parasitic vine native to Australia. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and no leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta australis is a wildflower that is often used in natural landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including headaches, digestive issues, and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta australis var. cesatiana (Bertol.) Yunck.
Cuscuta australis var. tineoi (Insenga) Yunck.
Cuscuta australis var. australis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta australis has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta australis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Cuscuta australis

Cuscuta australis can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Australia.

Cuscuta australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta australis?

Cuscuta australis

What is the common name of Cuscuta australis?

Southern Dodder

What is the family of Cuscuta australis?

Convolvulaceae

Species in the Cuscuta genus

Cuscuta rausii, Cuscuta castroviejoi, Cuscuta atrans, Cuscuta gennesaretana, Cuscuta maroccana, Cuscuta mitraeformis, Cuscuta rostricarpa, Cuscuta santapaui, Cuscuta sharmanum, Cuscuta alataloba, Cuscuta colombiana, Cuscuta longiloba, Cuscuta rustica, Cuscuta yunckeriana, Cuscuta bonafortunae, Cuscuta carnosa, Cuscuta chittagongensis, Cuscuta ruschanica, Cuscuta violacea, Cuscuta australis, Cuscuta liliputana, Cuscuta punana, Cuscuta vandevenderi, Cuscuta cotijana, Cuscuta mesatlantica, Cuscuta draconella, Cuscuta pacifica, Cuscuta legitima, Cuscuta karatavica, Cuscuta camelorum, Cuscuta burrellii, Cuscuta flossdorfii, Cuscuta azteca, Cuscuta insquamata, Cuscuta rojasii, Cuscuta blepharolepis, Cuscuta alata, Cuscuta tuberculata, Cuscuta gracillima, Cuscuta macrocephala, Cuscuta desmouliniana, Cuscuta polyanthemos, Cuscuta veatchii, Cuscuta palustris, Cuscuta capitata, Cuscuta abyssinica, Cuscuta pulchella, Cuscuta palaestina, Cuscuta victoriana, Cuscuta schlechteri,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References