Cuscuta approximata subsp. macranthera
Also known as: Cuscuta approximata var. leucosphaera (Boiss. & Heldr.) Boiss. & Heldr. ex Yunck. +8 more
- Cuscuta approximata var. leucosphaera (Boiss. & Heldr.) Boiss. & Heldr. ex Yunck.
- Cuscuta approximata var. macranthera (Heldr. & Sartori ex Boiss.) Feinbrun & Greuter
- Cuscuta cassiopes Heldr. & Sartori
- Cuscuta epithymum var. calliopes (Heldr. & Sartori) Boiss.
- Cuscuta epithymum var. cassiopes (Heldr. & Sartori) Boiss.
- Cuscuta epithymum var. macranthera (Heldr. & Sartori ex Boiss.) Engelm.
- Cuscuta leucosphaera Boiss. & Heldr.
- Cuscuta planiflora var. tendae Rchb. & Rchb.fil.
- Cuscuta xanthonema Engelm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta approximata subsp. macranthera is a parasitic plant within the Convolvulaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies 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, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Austria, Corse, France, Greece, Iran, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast
Base Species & Variations