Cuscuta howelliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howelliana
ID:
1299275
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Rubtzoff
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 10: 335 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298613
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Cuscuta howelliana (also called Howell's Dodder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It is an herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cuscuta howelliana has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a ground cover, and a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cuscuta howelliana are white to pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cuscuta howelliana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Cuscuta howelliana
Cuscuta howelliana is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Cuscuta howelliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cuscuta howelliana?
Cuscuta howelliana
What is the common name of Cuscuta howelliana?
Howell's Dodder
What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta howelliana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8502316: Based on the initial data import
Peter Rubtzoff (1920-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Rubtzoff' in the authors string.