Cuscuta nitida
Also known as: Cuscuta burmanni Choisy
- Cuscuta burmanni Choisy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta nitida is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cuscuta genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal