Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
1298645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Engelm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 1: 480 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297983



Common Names

  • Dyer's Dodder
  • Dyer's Love Vine
  • Dyer's Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta tinctoria (also called 'Dyer's Dodder', among many other common names) is an annual, twining vine with small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta tinctoria is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns, as it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is also used as a ground cover in hanging baskets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta tinctoria var. kellermaniana Yunck.
Cuscuta tinctoria var. floribunda (Kunth) Costea
Cuscuta tinctoria var. aurea (Liebm.) Costea
Cuscuta tinctoria var. tinctoria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta tinctoria has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta tinctoria can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cuscuta tinctoria

Cuscuta tinctoria is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Cuscuta tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta tinctoria?

Cuscuta tinctoria

What is the common name of Cuscuta tinctoria?

Tinctoria Dodder

What is the natural habitat of Cuscuta tinctoria?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8501595: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.