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American dodder

Cuscuta americana

Not Evaluated

About

The American dodder (Cuscuta americana) is a species in the genus Cuscuta. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Solanales (باذنجانيات)
Family
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Cuscuta
Species
Cuscuta americana (American dodder)

Names in Other Languages

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Similar Species in Cuscuta

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hamool
Cuscuta campestris
Not Evaluated
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Australian dodder
Cuscuta australis
Not Evaluated
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Common Dodder
Cuscuta gronovii
Least Concern
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Fringed dodder
Cuscuta suaveolens
Not Evaluated
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Giant dodder
Cuscuta reflexa
Least Concern
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Greater dodder
Cuscuta europaea
Least Concern
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large-seed dodder
Cuscuta indecora
Not Evaluated
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Veatch's dodder
Cuscuta veatchii
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American dodder?
The scientific name of American dodder is Cuscuta americana. It belongs to the genus Cuscuta.
Where does American dodder live?
American dodder is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.
What family does American dodder belong to?
American dodder (Cuscuta americana) belongs to the genus Cuscuta, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.
What kingdom does American dodder belong to?
American dodder (Cuscuta americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of American dodder?
The closest relatives of American dodder in the genus Cuscuta include hamool, Australian dodder, Common Dodder, Fringed dodder, Giant dodder.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cuscuta — 17 Species

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hamool
Cuscuta campestris
NE 🐾
Australian dodder
Cuscuta australis
NE 🐾
Common Dodder
Cuscuta gronovii
LC 🐾
Fringed dodder
Cuscuta suaveolens
NE 🐾
Giant dodder
Cuscuta reflexa
LC 🐾
Greater dodder
Cuscuta europaea
LC 🐾
large-seed dodder
Cuscuta indecora
NE 🐾
Veatch's dodder
Cuscuta veatchii
EX 🐾
Warner's Dodder
Cuscuta warneri
DD 🐾
Fiveangled dodder
Cuscuta pentagona
NE 🐾
small-seed alfalfa dodder
Cuscuta planiflora
NE
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American dodder
Cuscuta americana
NE
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Button Dodder
Cuscuta cephalanthi
NE 🐾
hop dodder
Cuscuta lupuliformis
NE 🐾
Clover Dodder
Cuscuta epithymum
EN 🐾
Alfalfa dodder
Cuscuta approximata
NE 🐾
flax dodder
Cuscuta epilinum
EX
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