Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
werdermannii
ID:
1298512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hunz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 7: 326 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297850



Common Names

  • Werdermannii Cuscuta
  • Werdermannii Vine
  • Werdermannii Winged Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta werdermannii (also called Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual, parasitic vine native to South America. It has small, greenish-white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta werdermannii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuscuta werdermannii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is round and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta werdermannii is an annual plant that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cuscuta werdermannii

Cuscuta werdermannii is native to South America and can be found in moist, open habitats such as along riverbanks and in disturbed areas.

Cuscuta werdermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta werdermannii?

Cuscuta werdermannii

What is the common name of Cuscuta werdermannii?

Werdermann's Dodder

Where is Cuscuta werdermannii native to?

South America

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,

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