Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
liliputana
ID:
835442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Costea & Stefanović

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Botany 86: 802 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834777



Common Names

  • Cuscuta liliputana
  • Liliput Cuscuta
  • Liliput's Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta liliputana (also called Dwarf Dodder, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It has a twining habit and grows up to 4 feet tall with small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta liliputana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta liliputana is small and white in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta liliputana is a parasitic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen plant with thin, delicate stems and small, white flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cuscuta liliputana

Cuscuta liliputana is native to South America. It can be found in the wild growing in moist, shady forests.

Cuscuta liliputana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta liliputana?

Cuscuta liliputana

What is the common name of Cuscuta liliputana?

Liliputana Dodder

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta liliputana?

Cuscuta liliputana is native to China

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.
Saša Stefanović (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stefanović' in the authors string.