Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
monogyna
ID:
1299134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
tro

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 32 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298472



Common Names

  • Monogyna Dodder
  • Monogyna Cuscuta
  • Monogyna Bindweed


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Description

Cuscuta monogyna (also called 'One-Seed Dodder', among many other common names) is an annual vine with small, rounded leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in many habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta monogyna is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta monogyna sub. esquamata (Engelm.) Plitmann
Cuscuta monogyna sub. monogyna

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta monogyna has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta monogyna can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cuscuta monogyna

Cuscuta monogyna is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Cuscuta monogyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta monogyna?

Cuscuta monogyna

What is the common name of Cuscuta monogyna?

One-seeded dodder

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta monogyna?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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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