Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
brevistyla
ID:
1299262

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun ex A.Rich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 79 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298600



Common Names

  • Brevistyla Dodder
  • Brevistyla Cuscuta
  • Brevistyla Bindweed


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Description

Cuscuta brevistyla (also called Short-styled Dodder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It is an herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta brevistyla 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 brevistyla var. brevistyla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta brevistyla has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat and a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and flattened. The seedlings are dark green, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, upright hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta brevistyla is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cuscuta brevistyla

Cuscuta brevistyla is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico.

Cuscuta brevistyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta brevistyla?

Cuscuta brevistyla

What is the common name of Cuscuta brevistyla?

Short-styled Dodder

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta brevistyla?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267327-1: Based on the initial data import