Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
1259643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 291 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258981



Common Names

  • Somaliensis Dodder
  • Somaliensis Strangle Tare
  • Somaliensis Tare


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Description

Cuscuta somaliensis (also called Somali Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to Africa. It has no leaves or roots and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta somaliensis is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta somaliensis is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta somaliensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. 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 somaliensis

Cuscuta somaliensis can be found in dry areas in the western United States and Canada.

Cuscuta somaliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta somaliensis?

Cuscuta somaliensis

What is the family of Cuscuta somaliensis?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Cuscuta somaliensis?

Somali Dodder

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