Cassytha pondoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 392 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589819
Common Names
- Cassytha pondoensis
- Pondoensis
- Pondoensis Dodder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassytha pondoensis (also called Dodder Laurel, among many other common names) is a small, twining, perennial, semi-succulent plant native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in wet coastal areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassytha pondoensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cassytha pondoensis var. schliebenii (Robyns & R.Wilczek) M.A.DinizCassytha pondoensis var. pondoensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cassytha pondoensis flower is small, white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassytha pondoensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cassytha pondoensis
Cassytha pondoensis is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Cassytha pondoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassytha pondoensis?
Cassytha pondoensis
What is the common name of Cassytha pondoensis?
Pondo Dodder
What is the natural habitat of Cassytha pondoensis?
Found in tropical and subtropical regions
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704637: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.