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Button Dodder

Cuscuta cephalanthi

Not Evaluated

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The Button Dodder (Cuscuta cephalanthi) 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 Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)
Order
Solanales (Solanales)
Family
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Cuscuta
Species
Cuscuta cephalanthi (Button Dodder)

Names in Other Languages

French cuscute du céphalanthe

Similar Species in Cuscuta

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Amarabela
Cuscuta reflexa
Least Concern
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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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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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Warner's Dodder
Cuscuta warneri
Data Deficient
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Cuscuta
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Button Dodder?
The scientific name of Button Dodder is Cuscuta cephalanthi. It belongs to the genus Cuscuta.
Where does Button Dodder live?
Button Dodder is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Button Dodder belong to?
Button Dodder (Cuscuta cephalanthi) belongs to the genus Cuscuta, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.
What kingdom does Button Dodder belong to?
Button Dodder (Cuscuta cephalanthi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Button Dodder?
The closest relatives of Button Dodder in the genus Cuscuta include Amarabela, Australian dodder, Common Dodder, Fringed dodder, Greater dodder.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cuscuta — 17 Species

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Amarabela
Cuscuta reflexa
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Australian dodder
Cuscuta australis
NE 🐾
Common Dodder
Cuscuta gronovii
LC 🐾
Fringed dodder
Cuscuta suaveolens
NE 🐾
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 🐾
Yellow Dodder
Cuscuta campestris
NE 🐾
American dodder
Cuscuta americana
NE
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Button Dodder
Cuscuta cephalanthi
NE
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hop dodder
Cuscuta lupuliformis
NE 🐾
Clover Dodder
Cuscuta epithymum
EN 🐾
Alfalfa dodder
Cuscuta approximata
NE 🐾
flax dodder
Cuscuta epilinum
EX
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