Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
paitana
ID:
1297440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 206 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296778



Common Names

  • Cuscuta paitana
  • Paitana Cuscuta
  • Paitana


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Description

Cuscuta paitana (also called Paita Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic vine native to North America. It has a twining habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are small and its flowers are white. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta paitana is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta paitana is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta paitana is a twining, annual vine that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Cuscuta paitana

Cuscuta paitana is native to the Caribbean region.

Cuscuta paitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta paitana?

Cuscuta paitana

What is the common name of Cuscuta paitana?

Paitana Dodder

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta paitana?

Cuscuta paitana is native to Central and South 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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