Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
woodsonii
ID:
1297952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 26: 305 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297290



Common Names

  • Woodson's Dodder
  • Woodson's Cuscuta
  • Woodsonii Cuscuta


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Description

Cuscuta woodsonii (also called Woodson's dodder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cuscutaceae. It is an annual twining vine with small yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta woodsonii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta woodsonii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have a long, pointed cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscuta woodsonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once established, Cuscuta woodsonii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cuscuta woodsonii

Cuscuta woodsonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Cuscuta woodsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta woodsonii?

Cuscuta woodsonii

What is the common name of Cuscuta woodsonii?

Woodson's dodder

Where is Cuscuta woodsonii native to?

North 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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