Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
590456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 620 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589788

Common Names

  • Cassytha flava
  • Flava
  • Flava Dodder

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Description

Cassytha flava (also called yellow 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 flava 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassytha flava is white and bell-shaped, with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassytha flava is an evergreen, twining vine that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cassytha flava

Cassytha flava is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Peru and Brazil. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Cassytha flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassytha flava?

Cassytha flava

What is the natural habitat of Cassytha flava?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What are the common uses of Cassytha flava?

Cassytha flava 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,