Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1298507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 9: 271 (1841 publ. 1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297845



Common Names

  • Micrantha Cuscuta
  • Micrantha Vine
  • Micrantha Winged Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta micrantha (also called Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual, parasitic vine native to North America. It has small, greenish-white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta micrantha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta micrantha var. holwayi Yunck.
Cuscuta micrantha var. latiflora Engelm.
Cuscuta micrantha var. micrantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta micrantha is yellow and has five petals. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta micrantha is an annual plant that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cuscuta micrantha

Cuscuta micrantha is native to South America and can be found in moist, open habitats such as along riverbanks and in disturbed areas.

Cuscuta micrantha FAQ

What are the common names of Cuscuta micrantha?

Small Dodder

What is the growth habit of Cuscuta micrantha?

It is a twining, annual vine

What is the native range of Cuscuta micrantha?

It is native to western North America

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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