Title of article :
cuscuta pedicellata (CONVOLVULACEAE): A NEW PARASITIC WEED RECORDED FROM PAKISTAN
Author/Authors :
Mukhtar, Irum University of the Punjab - Institute of Plant Pathology, Pakistan , Khokhar, Ibatsam University of the Punjab - Institute of Plant Pathology, Pakistan , Mushtaq, Sobia University of the Punjab - Institute of Plant Pathology, Pakistan
Abstract :
The Cuscuta pedicellata L. is an angiospermic leafless parasitic plant belonging to the family Convolvulaceae was abundantly found parasitizing two host plants including the Trifolium alexandrinum L. (a fodder crop) and Duranta erecta (an ornamental plant used as fence) in the premises of Lahore, Pakistan. The taxonomical and morphological characteristics of C. pedicellata have been discussed in this paper. C. pedicilata has therefore become a new addition in the flora of Pakistan.
Keywords :
Cuscuta pedicellata , Duranta erecta , flora of Pakistan , parasitic , taxonomy Trifolium species
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research
