Cassytha aurea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Z.Weber
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3: 239 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589766
Common Names
- Cassytha aurea
- Aurea
- Aurea Dodder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassytha aurea (also called golden 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 aurea 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cassytha aurea var. aureaCassytha aurea var. hirta J.Z.Weber
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassytha aurea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassytha aurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Cassytha aurea
Cassytha aurea is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Peru and Brazil. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.
Cassytha aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassytha aurea?
Cassytha aurea
What is the natural habitat of Cassytha aurea?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
What are the common uses of Cassytha aurea?
Cassytha aurea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704587: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Zvonko Weber (1930-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Z.Weber' in the authors string.