Cuscuta santapaui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santapaui
ID:
157032
Status:
valid
Authors:
Banerji & Sitesh Das
Source:
ipni
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 46: 87 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156361
Common Names
- Santapau's Dodder
- Santapau's Cuscuta
- Santapau's Strangleweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cuscuta santapaui (also called Santa Pau 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 santapaui 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 santapaui 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cuscuta santapaui 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 santapaui
Cuscuta santapaui is found in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
Cuscuta santapaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cuscuta santapaui?
Cuscuta santapaui
What is the common name of Cuscuta santapaui?
Santapau's Dodder
Where is Cuscuta santapaui 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,
References
Mohan Lal Banerji (1916-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banerji' in the authors string.
Sitesh Das: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sitesh Das' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267648-1: Based on the initial data import