Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
590450

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 35 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589782

Common Names

  • Cassytha filiformis
  • Filiformis
  • Filiformis Dodder

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Synonyms

  • Rumputris fasciculata Raf. [unknown]
  • Spironema aphylla Raf. [unknown]
  • Calodium cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Cassytha americana Nees [unknown]
  • Cassytha americana brachystachya Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cassytha americana brasiliensis (Mart. ex Nees) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cassytha americana puberula Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cassytha aphylla Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Cassytha archboldiana C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Cassytha brasiliensis Mart. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Cassytha corniculata Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Cassytha dissitiflora Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cassytha filiformis pseudopubescens Domin [unknown]
  • Cassytha filiformis pycnantha Domin [unknown]
  • Cassytha guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Cassytha lifuensis Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Cassytha macrocarpa Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Cassytha novoguineensis Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Cassytha paradoxae Proctor [unknown]
  • Cassytha senegalensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Cassytha timoriensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Cassytha zeylanica Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Calodium cochinchinense Lour. [unknown]
  • Volutella aphylla Forssk. [unknown]
  • Cassytha cuscutiformis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cassytha filiformis guineensis (Schumach. & Thonn.) De Wild. [unknown]
  • Cassytha filiformis puberula (Meisn.) León & Alain [unknown]
  • Cassytha filiformis subpubescens Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cassytha guineensis livingstonii Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Cassytha filiformis (also called thread dodder, among many other common names) is a parasitic vine with yellowish-green stems and small white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in wet or swampy areas. It is also found in mangrove swamps and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cassytha filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassytha filiformis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassytha filiformis is an evergreen, twining vine that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cassytha filiformis

Cassytha filiformis is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Peru and Brazil. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Cassytha filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassytha filiformis?

Cassytha filiformis

What is the natural habitat of Cassytha filiformis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What are the common uses of Cassytha filiformis?

Cassytha filiformis is used as an ornamental plant

Species in the Cassytha genus

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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