Cuscuta gigantea
Also known as: Kadurias gigantea (Griff.) Hadac & Chrtek +1 more
- Kadurias gigantea (Griff.) Hadac & Chrtek
- Monogynella gigantea (Griff.) Chrtek
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta gigantea is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Cuscuta genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, East Himalaya, Iran, Kirgizistan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms