Cassytha filiformis L., Sp. Pl. 35. 1753.
Fig. 120. A-F
Synonym: Cassytha americana Nees
Herbaceous vine, twining, parasitic, that adheres to the host plant by means of small haustoria, attainig 1-5 m in length. Stems yellowish green or yellow, ...more ↓
Cassytha filiformis L., Sp. Pl. 35. 1753.
Fig. 120. A-F
Synonym: Cassytha americana Nees
Herbaceous vine, twining, parasitic, that adheres to the host plant by means of small haustoria, attainig 1-5 m in length. Stems yellowish green or yellow, flexible, ca. 2 mm in diameter, cylindrical, profusely branched. Leaves 1-2 mm long, lanceolate, sessile, almost imperceptible or absent. Inflorescences of short spikes with few flowers. Tepals white, ovate, ca. 2 mm wide. Fruit globose, light green or white, 5-7 mm in diameter.
Phenology: Flowering and fruiting throughout the year.
Status: Native, rather common.
Selected Specimens Examined: Acevedo-Rdgz., P. 4372; 5299; 6169; 9301; Britton, N.L. 1896; Fosberg, F.R. 52288; Heller, A.A. 330; Little, E.L. 21671; Shafer, J.A. 2892; 2920; Sintenis, P. 625; 3325; 5675; Stevenson, J.A. 1723; Underwood, L.M. 931.
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Vines and Climbing plants of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
