Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
590498

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Z.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3: 244 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589830

Common Names

  • Cassytha rufa
  • Rufa
  • Rufa Dodder

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Description

Cassytha rufa (also called Red Dodder, among many other common names) is a parasitic vine native to Australia. It has thin, twining stems and small, white flowers. It is found in coastal areas, woodlands, and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Cassytha rufa 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 rufa 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 rufa 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 rufa

Cassytha rufa can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Cassytha rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassytha rufa?

Cassytha rufa

What is the natural habitat of Cassytha rufa?

Cassytha rufa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the size of Cassytha rufa?

Cassytha rufa is a small, twining vine that can reach up to 2 meters in length.

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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