Cuscuta japonica var. formosana
Also known as: Cuscuta formosana Hayata +1 more
- Cuscuta formosana Hayata
- Monogynella formosana (Hayata) Chrtek
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia, Cuscuta japonica var. formosana is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cuscuta japonica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Taiwan
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, Texas
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