Cuscuta japonica
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID64405bd199b61501936311 |
| Scientific name | Cuscuta japonica |
| Authority | Choisy |
| First published in | Syst. Verz. Ind. Archip. 2: 134 (1854) |
Description Top
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Cuscuta japonica, also known as Japanese dodder, is a parasitic vine that has been classified as a noxious weed by the State of California. It can have a range of effects on its host, from mild development issues to serious complications that can lead to death. This plant is difficult to distinguish from other vines, making it a challenge to control. It has a yellow stem with red accents, small pale-yellow flowers, and small scale-like leaves. The fruit it produces is small and contains only a few seeds. Originating from Asia, C. japonica has been repeatedly introduced to the United States since the 1940s, often under the guise of a medicinal plant. Despite efforts to eradicate it, the plant continues to thrive in various areas. Farmers are particularly affected by this invasive species, as it can significantly reduce crop yields.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Monogynella japonica | (Choisy) Hadač & Chrtek | Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 5: 444 (1970) |
| Cuscuta japonica var. thyrsoidea | Engelm. | Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 1(3): 517 1859 |
| Cuscuta japonica var. paniculata | Engelm. | Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 1: 517. 1859 |
| Cuscuta reflexa var. densiflora | Benth. | Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 57. 1853 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | japanese dodder |
| Arabic | حامول ياباني |
| Azerbaijani | yapon qızılsarmaşığı |
| azb | ژاپون قیزیلسارماشیغی |
| Persian | سس ژاپنی |
| Korean | 새삼 |
| Chinese | 无头藤 |
| Chinese | 飞来藤 |
| Chinese | 飞来花 |
| Chinese | 雾水藤 |
| Chinese | 金灯笼 |
| Chinese | 红雾水藤 |
| Chinese | 红无根藤 |
| Chinese | 日本菟丝子 |
| Chinese | 无量藤 |
| Chinese | 菟丝 |
| Chinese | 山老虎 |
| Chinese | 大粒菟丝子 |
| Chinese | 金灯藤（大菟丝子） |
| Chinese | 日本菟絲子 |
| Chinese | 大菟丝子 |
| Chinese | 金灯藤 |
| Chinese | 金丝草 |
| Chinese | 天蓬草 |
| Chinese | 黄丝藤 |
| Chinese | 金丝藤 |
| Chinese | 无根藤 |
| Chinese | 无根草 |
| Chinese | 无娘藤 |
| Chinese | 菟丝子 |
Varieties (abbr. var.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Cuscuta japonica var. fissistyla | Engelm. | Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 1: 517 (1859) |
| Cuscuta japonica var. formosana | (Hayata) Yunck. | Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 253. 1932 |
| Cuscuta japonica var. japonica |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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China
- China North-central
- China South-central
- China Southeast
- Hainan
- Inner Mongolia
- Manchuria
- Qinghai
- Xinjiang
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Eastern Asia
- Japan
- Korea
- Taiwan
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Russian Far East
- Amur
- Khabarovsk
- Primorye
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Siberia
- Chita
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China
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indo-China
- Laos
- Thailand
- Vietnam
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Indo-China
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001298565 |
| UNII | 1VCJ38E8L9 |
| Florida Plant Atlas | 231 |
| Flora of Alabama | 5601 |
| USDA Plants | CUJA |
| Tropicos | 8502259 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267500-1 |
| The Plant List | tro-8502259 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 1097404 |
| Observations.org | 129664 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 81913 |
| Nature Serve | 2.148129 |
| IPNI | 267500-1 |
| iNaturalist | 76548 |
| GBIF | 2927548 |
| Freebase | /m/09g8cjh |
| EPPO | CVCJA |
| EOL | 488093 |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 9272 |
| USDA GRIN | 402563 |
| Wikipedia | Cuscuta_japonica |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In public collections | 0 |