Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
krishnae
ID:
1333365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Udayan & Robi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Webbia 71: 45 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345819



Common Names

  • Cuscuta Krishnae
  • Krishna's Cuscuta
  • Krishna Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta krishnae (also called Cuscuta Krishnae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem, and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and wetland areas, and is native to Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta krishnae is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta krishnae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta krishnae is a perennial herb native to India. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Cuscuta krishnae

Cuscuta krishnae is native to India and can be found in the wild in the Western Ghats.

Cuscuta krishnae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta krishnae?

Cuscuta krishnae

What is the common name of Cuscuta krishnae?

Krishna's dodder

What type of plant is Cuscuta krishnae?

Herb

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

Punnakkal S. Udayan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udayan' in the authors string.
A.J. Robi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robi' in the authors string.