Cuscuta obtusiflora var. glandulosa
Peruvian Dodder
Also known as: Cuscuta australis var. glandulosa (Engelm.) Maire +1 more
- Cuscuta australis var. glandulosa (Engelm.) Maire
- Cuscuta glandulosa (Engelm.) Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Cuscuta obtusiflora var. glandulosa (commonly known as Peruvian dodder) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cuscuta obtusiflora, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Jamaica, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Panama, Puerto Rico, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago
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)
New York
Base Species & Variations