Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
157307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 73: 570 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156636



Common Names

  • Colombian Dodder
  • Colombian Strangleweed
  • Colombian Love Vine


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Synonyms

  • Cuscuta aristeguietae Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Cuscuta colombiana (also called Colombian dodder, among many other common names) is an annual vine with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta colombiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta colombiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Cuscuta colombiana

Cuscuta colombiana is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Cuscuta colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta colombiana?

Cuscuta colombiana

What is the common name of Cuscuta colombiana?

Colombian Dodder

What type of plant is Cuscuta colombiana?

Cuscuta colombiana is a 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,