Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
macvaughii
ID:
1287340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 40 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286678



Common Names

  • Macvaugh's Dodder
  • Macvaugh's Cuscuta
  • Mexican Dodder


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Description

Cuscuta macvaughii (also called Macvaugh's Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta macvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cuscuta macvaughii flower is a bright pink color and has a star-shaped form. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta macvaughii is a parasitic plant that does not require cultivation or propagation. It is spread by its seeds, which are dispersed by wind or water.

Where to Find Cuscuta macvaughii

Cuscuta macvaughii is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cuscuta macvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta macvaughii?

Cuscuta macvaughii

What is the common name of Cuscuta macvaughii?

Macvaugh's Dodder

What is the native range of Cuscuta macvaughii?

Mexico

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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