Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
chapalana
ID:
1259544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Illinois Biol. Monogr. 6: 118 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258882



Common Names

  • Chapala Dodder
  • Chapala Strangle Tare
  • Chapala Tare


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Description

Cuscuta chapalana (also called Chapala Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a twining stem with small, yellowish-white flowers and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist habitats such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta chapalana is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta chapalana has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta chapalana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Cuscuta chapalana

Cuscuta chapalana can be found in Mexico.

Cuscuta chapalana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta chapalana?

Cuscuta chapalana

What type of plant is Cuscuta chapalana?

Parasitic Plant

Where is Cuscuta chapalana found?

Mexico

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,

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