Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
kotschyana
ID:
1259594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , I, 7: 29 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258932



Common Names

  • Kotschyana Dodder
  • Kotschyana Strangle Tare
  • Kotschyana Tare


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Description

Cuscuta kotschyana (also called Kotschy's Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a twining stem with small, yellowish-white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It is found in moist habitats such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta kotschyana is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta kotschyana var. kotschyana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta kotschyana is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta kotschyana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cuscuta kotschyana

Cuscuta kotschyana can be found in dry areas in the western United States and Canada.

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,