Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Z.Weber
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3: 214 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589810
Common Names
- Cassytha pedicellosa
- Pedicellosa
- Pedicellosa Dodder
Description
Cassytha pedicellosa (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 pedicellosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cassytha pedicellosa flower is small, white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cassytha pedicellosa is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cassytha pedicellosa
Cassytha pedicellosa is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Cassytha pedicellosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassytha pedicellosa?
Cassytha pedicellosa
What is the common name of Cassytha pedicellosa?
Stalked Dodder
What is the natural habitat of Cassytha pedicellosa?
Found in tropical and subtropical regions
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,