Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
1332261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Costea & Stefanović

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 1236 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344715



Common Names

  • Dodder
  • Devil's Guts
  • Love Vine


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Description

Cuscuta modesta (also called Modest Dodder, among many other common names) is a small, perennial vine with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to North America, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cuscuta modesta are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta modesta can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Cuscuta modesta

Cuscuta modesta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Cuscuta modesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta modesta?

Cuscuta modesta

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta modesta?

It is found in wet areas of North America.

What is the flowering period of Cuscuta modesta?

It flowers from April to June.

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.