Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
918021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Costea & M.A.R.Wright

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 792 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917356



Common Names

  • Cuscuta Pacifica
  • Pacific Dodder
  • Dodder


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Description

Cuscuta pacifica (also called Pacific Dodder, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant species native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta pacifica var. papillata (Yunck.) Costea & M.A.R.Wright
Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cuscuta pacifica has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta pacifica is an annual vine that is native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 10-15 feet and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cuscuta pacifica

Cuscuta pacifica is native to the western United States and can be found in the dry, sandy soils of the region.

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.
Michael A.R. Wright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.R.Wright' in the authors string.