Cuscuta — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Cuscuta recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cuscuta chinensis
Cuscuta chinensis
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cultivation
Cuscuta chinensis has a very wide native range, being found from the temperate zone (at both low and higher elevations) to tropical regions (mainly at higher elevations). The plant grows best in a sunny position, in deep shade the coiling of the stems and attachment to the host is inhibited. Cuscuta species are obligate parasites with only rudimentary vestiges of leaves and roots.
Full cultivation guide →Cuscuta epithymum
Cuscuta epithymum
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cultivation
The plant grows best in a sunny position, in deep shade the coiling of the stems and attachment to the host is inhibited. Cuscuta species are obligate parasites with only rudimentary vestiges of leaves and roots. They do not produce chlorophyll and so are totally dependant upon their host for nutrimentt.
Full cultivation guide →Cuscuta europaea
Cuscuta europaea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cultivation
The plant grows best in a sunny position, in deep shade the coiling of the stems and attachment to the host is inhibited. Cuscuta species are obligate parasites with only rudimentary vestiges of leaves and roots. They do not produce chlorophyll and so are totally dependant upon their host for nutrimentt.
Full cultivation guide →Cuscuta japonica
Cuscuta japonica
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cultivation
Cuscuta japonica is found in northern Asia where temperatures can fall lower than 20°c, and is also found entering tropical regions in southeastern Asia. The plant grows best in a sunny position, in deep shade the coiling of the stems and attachment to the host is inhibited. Cuscuta species are obligate parasites with only rudimentary vestiges of leaves and roots.
Full cultivation guide →Cuscuta reflexa
Cuscuta reflexa
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cultivation
Cuscuta reflexa is found from the temperate zone of the Himalayas to the tropics of Indonesia. The plant grows best in a sunny position, in deep shade the coiling of the stems and attachment to the host is inhibited. Cuscuta species are obligate parasites with only rudimentary vestiges of leaves and roots.
Full cultivation guide →Cuscuta umbellata
Cuscuta umbellata
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cultivation
Cuscuta umbellata is found from the warm temperate zone of southwestern N. America to the tropics of the Caribbean and northern S. America.
Full cultivation guide →Cuscuta umbrosa
Cuscuta umbrosa
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cultivation
The plant grows best in a sunny position, in deep shade the coiling of the stems and attachment to the host is inhibited. Cuscuta species are obligate parasites with only rudimentary vestiges of leaves and roots. They do not produce chlorophyll and so are totally dependant upon their host for nutrimentt.
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