Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
158285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Costea & Stefanović

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Botany 89: 724 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157614



Common Names

  • Dodder
  • Devil's Guts
  • Love Vine


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Description

Cuscuta carnosa (also called Carnose Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a twining habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta carnosa has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta carnosa is a parasitic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or summer. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Cuscuta carnosa

Cuscuta carnosa can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Cuscuta carnosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta carnosa?

Cuscuta carnosa

What is the family of Cuscuta carnosa?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Cuscuta carnosa?

Carnose dodder

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

Mihai Costea (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Costea' in the authors string.
Saša Stefanović (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stefanović' in the authors string.