Cuscuta approximata var. urceolata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta approximata var. urceolata is a parasitic plant within the Convolvulaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cuscuta approximata, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lebanon-Syria, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Base Species & Variations