Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
chittagongensis
ID:
158290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sengupta, M.Salar Khan & Huq

Source:
ipni

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Bot. 12: 33 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157619



Common Names

  • Chittagong Dodder
  • Parasitic Dodder
  • Strangle Tare


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Description

Cuscuta chittagongensis (also called Chittagong Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Asia. 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 chittagongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta chittagongensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two rounded leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta chittagongensis 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 chittagongensis

Cuscuta chittagongensis is native to Bangladesh and can be found in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region.

Cuscuta chittagongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta chittagongensis?

Cuscuta chittagongensis

What is the family of Cuscuta chittagongensis?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Cuscuta chittagongensis?

Chittagong 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

Gautam Sengupta (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sengupta' in the authors string.
Ahmed Mozaharul Huq (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huq' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901806-1: Based on the initial data import