Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
flossdorfii
ID:
1041679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hicken

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 1: 31 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041017



Common Names

  • Cuscuta flossdorfii
  • Flossdorfii Cuscuta
  • Cuscuta Flossdorfii


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Description

Cuscuta flossdorfii (also called Flossdorf's Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic vine native to Central and South America. It has thin, yellow-green stems and small, fragrant white flowers. It is often found in tropical rainforests, but can also be found in other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta flossdorfii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta flossdorfii var. microstyla Hunz.
Cuscuta flossdorfii var. pampagrandensis Hunz.
Cuscuta flossdorfii var. tucumanensis Hunz.
Cuscuta flossdorfii var. flossdorfii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta flossdorfii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta flossdorfii is a fast-growing, annual vine native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is typically done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cuscuta flossdorfii

Cuscuta flossdorfii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

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,