Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
1251267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 66: 623 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250605



Common Names

  • Cuscuta palustris
  • Marsh Dodder
  • Marsh Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta palustris (also called Marsh Dodder, among many other common names) is a parasitic vine native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in wetlands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta palustris is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta palustris is a small, yellow or white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta palustris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cuscuta palustris

Cuscuta palustris is native to Europe and Asia.

Cuscuta palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta palustris?

Cuscuta palustris

What is the common name of Cuscuta palustris?

Marsh Dodder

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta palustris?

Wetlands and marshes

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,