PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / SOLANALES / CONVOLVULACEAE / CUSCUTEAE / CUSCUTA / AFRICANA

Cuscuta africana Willd.
LC Indigenous Endemic
Morphological description

Stems medium to thick, yellowish. Flowers on pedicels shorter to longer than flowers, in loose to compact clusters. Calyx usually distinctly shorter than corolla tube; lobes triangular-ovate, obtuse to subacute. Corolla campanulate-funnel-shaped; lobes triangular, spreading or reflexed, sometimes suberect, acute or obtuse, usually ± as long as tube. Stamens shorter than corolla lobes; filaments longer than anthers. Scales ± reaching stamens or longer, oblong, with rather small fringes, free at apex. Ovary globose; styles slender, longer than ovary and also longer than thickened oblong-cylindrical stigmas. Capsule globose, irregularly circumscissile near base. Seeds subglobose; hilum terminal, narrow. From: Meeuse, ADJ; Welman, WG. 2000. Convolvulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 28(1): 1-138. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209568#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY]

Parasitic, twining herb. Stems medium to thick, yellowish. Flowers in clusters; pedicels as long as flowers. Calyx shorter than corolla tube; lobes triangular-ovate. Corolla campanulate-funnel-shaped; lobes triangular, spreading or reflexed, as long as tube. Stamens shorter than corolla lobes; filaments longer than anthers. Scales reaching stamens, oblong, fringes rather small, free at apex. Ovary globose; styles longer than ovary. Flowering time Aug.-Dec. Fruit a globose capsule, irregularly circumscissile near base. Seeds subglobose. From: Welman, WG. 2019. Convolvulaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 790-803. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Leafless, parasitic, annual vine, stems medium. Flowers in cymes, cream-coloured, calyx shorter than corolla tube with obtuse lobes, stigmas oblong. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Convolvulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 466-467. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

The hosts of Cuscuta africana are mainly woody fynbos plants such as Laurophyllus capensis, species of Berzelia, Clutia, Geissoloma, Myrica, Phylica, Protea, Ursinia, Virgilia. From: Meeuse, ADJ; Welman, WG. 2000. Convolvulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 28(1): 1-138. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209568#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY]

Mainly on woody fynbos plants. Albany Thicket, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Welman, WG. 2019. Convolvulaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 790-803. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Stem parasite on shrubs. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Convolvulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 466-467. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

This species is endemic to the Western and Eastern Cape, from about Riviersonderend to around Somerset East. From: Meeuse, ADJ; Welman, WG. 2000. Convolvulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 28(1): 1-138. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209568#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY]

Riviersonderend to Port Elizabeth. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Convolvulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 466-467. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

August to December

Altitude

155 to 900 m

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Cuscuta africana Willd.

Published in: Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 1(2): 703 (1798)

Synonym(s)

Cuscuta alpestris Fourc.


Cuscuta capensis Choisy


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Solanales

FAMILY Convolvulaceae

TRIBE Cuscuteae

GENUS Cuscuta

SPECIES africana

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Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0575536-0 Collector(s) & number: Baard, JA, 233 | 1998-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, Bergplaas: Burnt area on forest edge.

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Barcode: PRE0113213-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 396 | 1931--

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE; VAN STADENS GORGE

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Barcode: NBG0198631-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 2295 | 2000-9-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam, Marloth Reserve, Die Plaat.

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Barcode: PRE0113212-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 3447 | -10-

South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; GROOTVADERSBOSCH AND NEIGHBOURING MTNS.

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Barcode: PRE0113209-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, 7833 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, George. Kayman's Gat.

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Barcode: PRE0807818-0 Collector(s) & number: Keet, JDM, PRF 2334 | 1916-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District.

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Barcode: PRE0113208-0 Collector(s) & number: Keet, JDM, 1009 | 1922-10-22

South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA; KARATARA

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Barcode: PRE0789817-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, HCT 981 | 1953-10-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna; Harkerville.

General notes: In scler. scrub below forest on seaward hills. ex Saasveld

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Barcode: PRE0722493-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1077 | 1985-12-4

South Africa, Western Cape, BOOSMANSBOS WILD.; GROOTVADERSBOSCH; STATE FOREST. HEIDELBERG DIST. ON ERICA

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Barcode: PRE0789816-0 Collector(s) & number: Lange, PW, 22A | 1967-1-11

South Africa, Western Cape, George; Geelhoutboomberg Plantation.

General notes: Parasite in crown of Virgilia oroboides. Locally (ca. 1/10 ae) common. Attacking Keur and apparantly causing their death. No other species are attacked. ex Saasveld

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Barcode: NBG0198628-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1414 | 1987-11-2

South Africa, Western Cape, At junction of paths to Twelve O'Clock Peak and Die Plaat. Swellendam State Forest. Langeberg.

General notes: Shrubby vegetation on moist site. Parasite on Cliffortia sp. This parasite is not host-specific because it grows on Laurophyllus capensis and Berzelia spp. as well. Very prolific. Flowers white.

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Barcode: PRE0113211-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 156 | 1908-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; LANGEBERG MTS.; CORENTE RIVER FARM

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Barcode: PRE0113217-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21648 | 1960-10-25

South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA DIV.; PRINCE ALFREDS PASS; GORGE AT S. END

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Barcode: PRE0113257-0 Collector(s) & number: Bos, JJ, 870 | 1963-11-21

South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA DIV.; DEEPWALLS FOR. RES.; LOW FYNBOS ON SPITSKOP

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Barcode: PRE0358018-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 2389 | 1922-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, WAGENBOOMS RIVER; HEADWATERS OF RIVER

General notes: Flowers white. On Erica decipiens.

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Barcode: NBG0198608-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 2389 | 1922-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, Headwaters of Wagenbooms River.

General notes: Flowers white. On Erica decipiens.

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Barcode: PRE0788208-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 855 | 1982-12-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Smitskraal, Eilandsvlakte Noord.

General notes: In Protea, Restio and Erica veld, on a 5 degree S slope. Creeping parasite. Creamy yellow flowers. Host plant is Agathosma venusta. Occasional. Det: P. Burger

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Barcode: PRE0113216-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, 19256 | 1921-4-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, COOKHOUSE; LONG HOPE

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Barcode: PRE0113210-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 8644 | 1917-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, TRADOUW MTS.

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Barcode: PRE0113218-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, CJ, 285 | 1973-12-11

South Africa, Western Cape, BIERVLEI; OP RAND VAN MEDIUMVOGTIGE HOOGBOS

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Barcode: PRE0739378-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1414 | 1987-11-2

South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM STATE F.; LANGEBERG; AT JUNCTION OF PATHS TO TWELVE O'CLOCK PEAK AND DIE PLAAT.

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Barcode: PRE0113214-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, PRE 39621 | 1928-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; THE WILDERNESS

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Barcode: PRE0788227-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1414 | 1987-11-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam State Forest; Langeberg, junction of path to Twelve O'Clock Peak and Die Plaat.

General notes: Grows among shrubby vegetation on moist site. A very prolific parasite on Cliffortia sp., White flowers. Not host-specific because it grows on Laurophyllus capensis and Berzelia species as well. Det: J. Beyers

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Barcode: PRE0233937-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 6651 | 1941-11-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP; RIETVLEI

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Barcode: NBG0198630-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 11852 | 2001-1-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn. Kammanassie Mountains; in area Elands Vlakte 7, West side of Kammanassieberg.

General notes: W facing slope; rocky in streambed below dry waterfall. Climber in remnant tall bushes of Phylica.

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Barcode: PRE0568800-0 Collector(s) & number: Baard, JA, 303 | 1998-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Ratelkop.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Fynbos vegetation. Mountain slope. Stony soil. Moist/damp. Loam. Sandstone. Full sun. S aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Parasite on Berzelia sp. Flowers present. Common. 15 year old veld.

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Barcode: PRE0798548-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, CJ, 285 | 1973-12-11

South Africa, Western Cape, George District: Beervlei.

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Barcode: PRE0113224-0 Collector(s) & number: Horn, DHS, 2392 | 1960-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, UNIONDALE DIV.; PRINCE ALFREDS PASS

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Barcode: PRE0113215-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Connor, CF, 2 | 1955-12-12

South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; OUTENIQUA EXP FARM; SIDE OF NAT. RD. NR. GATE OF QUTENIQUA EXP. FARM

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Barcode: PRE0484646-0 Collector(s) & number: Bower, D, 610 | 1975-11-6

South Africa, Cape Province, TSITSIKAMA FOR. AND; ELANDSBOS RIVER

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Barcode: NBG0198627-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 855 | 1982-12-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Smitskraal, Eilandsvlakte North.

General notes: An occasional, creeping parasite in Protea, Restio and Erica veld. Occurs on a 5° S slope. Plant has creamy yellow flowers. Host in Agathosma venusta.

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SERIES CHAPTER

Convolvulaceae Welman, WG

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)790-803

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Convolvulaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 466-467

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2000

FLORA

Convolvulaceae Meeuse, ADJ; Welman, WG

Flora of Southern Africa 28(1)1-138

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1957

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

The South African Convolvulaceae Meeuse, ADJ

Bothalia 6(4)641-792

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Perrin, M.R. 1980a. The feeding habits of two co-existing rodents, <i>Rhabdomys pumilio</i> (Sparrman, 1784) and <i>Otomys irroratus</i> (Brants, 1827). Acta Oecologica-Oecologia Generalis. 1:71–89

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