Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
babylonica
ID:
1299214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aucher ex Choisy

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 9: 270 (1841 publ. 1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298552



Common Names

  • Cuscuta babylonica
  • Babylonian Dodder
  • Babylonian Strangleweed


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Description

Cuscuta babylonica (also called Babylonian dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic vine native to the Middle East. It has small, scale-like leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta babylonica is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta babylonica var. elegans (Boiss. & Balansa) Engelm.
Cuscuta babylonica var. babylonica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta babylonica has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta babylonica can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny area with temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Cuscuta babylonica

Cuscuta babylonica is native to the Mediterranean region.

Cuscuta babylonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta babylonica?

Cuscuta babylonica

What is the family of Cuscuta babylonica?

Convolvulaceae

Where is Cuscuta babylonica found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

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

Pierre Martin Rémi Aucher-Éloy (1792-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aucher' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267309-1: Based on the initial data import