Cuscuta abyssinica
Also known as: Cuscuta abyssinica f. breviloba Yunck. +2 more
- Cuscuta abyssinica f. breviloba Yunck.
- Cuscuta abyssinica f. membranacea Yunck.
- Cuscuta planiflora var. abyssinica (A.Rich.) Verdc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta abyssinica is a parasitic plant within the Convolvulaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring botanical forms of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms