Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
tasmanica
ID:
1259513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 1: 512 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258851



Common Names

  • Cuscuta tasmanica
  • Tasmanian Dodder
  • Tasmanian Cuscuta


Searching for Cuscuta tasmanica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cuscuta tasmanica are small, yellow, and borne on a short pedicel. The seeds are small, black, and globose. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

Searching for Cuscuta tasmanica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta tasmanica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. 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 tasmanica

Cuscuta tasmanica can be found in Australia.

Cuscuta tasmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta tasmanica?

Cuscuta tasmanica

What is the common name of Cuscuta tasmanica?

Tasmanian Dodder

What is the habitat of Cuscuta tasmanica?

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,