Cuscuta microstyla
Also known as: Grammica microstyla (Engelm.) Hadac & Chrtek
- Grammica microstyla (Engelm.) Hadac & Chrtek
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta microstyla is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical 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
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Chile Central
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms