Cassytha nodiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 252 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589804
Common Names
- Cassytha nodiflora
- Nodiflora
- Nodiflora Dodder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassytha nodiflora (also called Dodder Laurel, among many other common names) is a small, twining, perennial, semi-succulent plant native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in wet coastal areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassytha nodiflora 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 Cassytha nodiflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassytha nodiflora is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and spreads by underground rhizomes. It is easily propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cassytha nodiflora
Cassytha nodiflora is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Cassytha nodiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassytha nodiflora?
Cassytha nodiflora
What is the natural habitat of Cassytha nodiflora?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
What are the common uses of Cassytha nodiflora?
Cassytha nodiflora 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-2704623: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.