Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
insolita
ID:
1325952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Costea & I.García

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 1172 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338406



Common Names

  • Cuscuta insolita
  • Unusual Cuscuta
  • Strange Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta insolita (also called 'Rattlesnake Weed', among many other common names) is a parasitic plant found in the United States and Mexico. It has a slender stem with small yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in grasslands, deserts, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta insolita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cuscuta insolita flower is a small, white, tubular flower with a diameter of 0.2-0.4 inches. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta insolita is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cuscuta insolita

Cuscuta insolita can be found in the Americas, particularly in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cuscuta insolita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta insolita?

Cuscuta insolita

What is the common name of Cuscuta insolita?

Insolit Dodder

Where does Cuscuta insolita grow?

It is native to Iran

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

Mihai Costea (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Costea' in the authors string.
Ignacio García Ruiz (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.García' in the authors string.