Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
insquamata
ID:
1243217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 10: 12 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242555



Common Names

  • Cuscuta insquamata
  • Dodder
  • Golden Dodder


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Description

Cuscuta insquamata (also called Scaly Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual vine with small, white flowers and thread-like stems. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in dry, open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta insquamata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta insquamata var. argentina Hunz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta insquamata has a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta insquamata is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Cuscuta insquamata

Cuscuta insquamata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Cuscuta insquamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta insquamata?

Cuscuta insquamata

What type of plant is Cuscuta insquamata?

Cuscuta insquamata is a parasitic plant.

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta insquamata?

Cuscuta insquamata is native to South America, particularly Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina.

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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