Cuscuta campestris
Family Convolvulaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Dodder, Field Dodder, Golden Dodder, Goldern Dodder |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Annual |
| Growth form | Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America, South America, West Indes |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Thickets, Wetlands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1860 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Cuscuta~campestris
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/weeds/other-declared-weeds/dodder
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/cuscuta_campestris.htm
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=20652
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