Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabella
ID:
590457

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 404 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589789

Common Names

  • Cassytha glabella
  • Glabella
  • Glabella Dodder

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Description

Cassytha glabella (also called smooth 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 glabella 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 glabella for. casuarinae (Nees) J.Z.Weber
Cassytha glabella for. dispar (Schltdl.) J.Z.Weber
Cassytha glabella for. glabella
Cassytha glabella for. bicallosa J.Z.Weber

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cassytha glabella flower is small, white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassytha glabella 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 glabella

Cassytha glabella is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Cassytha glabella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassytha glabella?

Cassytha glabella

What is the natural habitat of Cassytha glabella?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What are the common uses of Cassytha glabella?

Cassytha glabella 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,

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