Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
1299506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 1: 507 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298844



Common Names

  • Devil's Guts
  • Devil's Hair
  • Devil's Twine


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Description

Cuscuta cristata (also called Cuscuta, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a twining stem with alternate, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make a sweet syrup and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta cristata var. chacoensis Hunz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta cristata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta cristata is an annual parasitic plant native to India. It can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cuscuta cristata

Cuscuta cristata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cuscuta cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta cristata?

Cuscuta cristata

What is the common name of Cuscuta cristata?

Crested Dodder

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta cristata?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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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