Cuscuta purpurata
Also known as: Cuscuta purpurata f. pallida Yunck.
- Cuscuta purpurata f. pallida Yunck.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta purpurata is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Cuscuta genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile North