Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
rostricarpa
ID:
157030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 9: 133 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156359



Common Names

  • Beaked Dodder
  • Beaked Cuscuta
  • Beaked Strangleweed


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Description

Cuscuta rostricarpa (also called Beaked Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with a twining habit. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a twining habit and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta rostricarpa is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as a traditional remedy for coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cuscuta rostricarpa are small, yellowish-white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and reddish-brown. The seedlings are slender and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta rostricarpa is an annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location until the seeds have germinated.

Where to Find Cuscuta rostricarpa

Cuscuta rostricarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Cuscuta rostricarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta rostricarpa?

Cuscuta rostricarpa

What is the common name of Cuscuta rostricarpa?

Beaked Dodder

Where is Cuscuta rostricarpa native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and China

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,