Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1259527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil. ex Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 151 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258865



Common Names

  • Dodder
  • Lesser Dodder
  • Small Dodder


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Description

Cuscuta pusilla (also called Dwarf Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a twining stem with small, yellowish-white flowers and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist habitats such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta pusilla is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta pusilla has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta pusilla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Cuscuta pusilla

Cuscuta pusilla can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China, and in the Pacific Islands.

Cuscuta pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta pusilla?

Cuscuta pusilla

What is the common name of Cuscuta pusilla?

Dwarf Dodder

What is the habitat of Cuscuta pusilla?

It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50189204: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.