Cassytha ciliolata Nees

Species

Angiosperms > Laurales > Lauraceae > Cassytha

Characteristics

Yellowish, achlorophyllous perennial vine parasitic on trees and shrubs. Leaves rudimentary, scale-like. Flowers in crowded clusters, yellowish. Fruits fleshy, red.
Life form perennial
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Growth support parasite
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

Usage

Uses medicinal
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Images

Cassytha ciliolata unspecified picture
Cassytha ciliolata unspecified picture

Distribution

Cassytha ciliolata world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:463196-1
WFO ID wfo-0000589775
COL ID RNLF
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Synonyms

Ozarthris capense Cassytha capensis Cassytha triflora Cassytha ciliolata