Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
castroviejoi
ID:
155699

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.García

Source:
ipni

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 36: 167 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155028



Common Names

  • Castroviejoi Dodder
  • Cuscuta Castroviejoi
  • Castroviejoi Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta castroviejoi (also called Spanish Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a twining vine with small, yellow flowers and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta castroviejoi is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cuscuta castroviejoi are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and thread-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta castroviejoi is a parasitic plant that does not require cultivation or propagation. It is spread by its seeds, which are dispersed by wind and water.

Where to Find Cuscuta castroviejoi

Cuscuta castroviejoi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with moist, well-drained soils.

Cuscuta castroviejoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta castroviejoi?

Cuscuta castroviejoi

What is the common name of Cuscuta castroviejoi?

Castroviejo's Dodder

What type of plant is Cuscuta castroviejoi?

Parasitic Vine

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