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Cuscuta australis R. Br.
| Family Name: | Convolvulaceae |
| Synonyms: | Cuscuta obtusiflora var. cordofana, Cuscuta hygrophilae, Cuscuta kawakamii, Cuscuta obtusiflora var. australis, Cuscuta obtusiflora, Cuscuta cordofana, Cuscuta millettii, Cuscuta tasmanica |
| Common Name: | Southern Dodder, 南方菟丝子, 无根草, 豆虎, 菟丝, 金丝草, 吐血丝, 天碧草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Heterotrophic (Symbiotic - Parasite of) |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Paleotropics |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Secondary Rainforest, Monsoon Forest, Temperate Forest, Grassland / Savannah/ Scrubland, Disturbed Area / Open Ground) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate, Mediterranean |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb and Spice) Others: Whole plant and seeds have a number of medicinal uses. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Stems |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Modification | Reduced / Needle-like |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous, Runner / Stolon |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown, Red |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
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Others
| Master ID | 86 |
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| Species ID | 1382 |
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