Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
rustica
ID:
157312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hunz.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 7: 328 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156641



Common Names

  • Dodder
  • Devil's Guts
  • Hellbine


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Description

Cuscuta rustica (also called Rustic Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to the Americas. It has a twining habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta rustica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta rustica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta rustica is a parasitic plant that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seeds will germinate in a few days and the seedlings will attach themselves to a host plant.

Where to Find Cuscuta rustica

Cuscuta rustica is found in Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica.

Cuscuta rustica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta rustica?

Cuscuta rustica

What is the common name of Cuscuta rustica?

Rusty Dodder

What is the family of Cuscuta rustica?

Convolvulaceae

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,