The parasitic plants from the genus Cuscuta have been studied from different perspectives, such as their phytochemistry, pharmacology, taxonomy, as weeds, and as a model plant for plant-plant interactions. This review attempts to discuss the host plants’ influence on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of parasitic plants like Cuscuta from the evidence that has been published until recent years in specialized literature and which has not been addressed in detail. Also, the relationship between haustorium development from the parasitic plant and its attachment to the host plant vascular system is discussed and related to the phytochemical and pharmacological information available. In addition, the genus Cuscuta’s main applications description in patents is also explored. Finally, some important recommendations are suggested for further studies in Cuscuta or any other parasitic plant. This state-of-the art about the genus Cuscuta can be a valuable source of organized information for those researchers developing projects in a great variety of aspects related to this genus.

已经从不同的角度研究了来自Cu丝属的寄生植物，例如其植物化学，药理学，分类学，杂草以及作为植物与植物相互作用的模型植物。这篇综述试图从直到最近几年在专门文献中发表的证据来讨论寄主植物对诸如Cuscuta之类的寄生植物的植物化学和药理学的影响。另外，还讨论了从寄生植物发育到其与宿主植物血管系统的附着性之间的关系，并与可获得的植物化学和药理学信息有关。此外，Cuscuta属还探讨了专利中的主要应用描述。最后，提出了一些重要的建议，供在Cuscuta或任何其他寄生植物中进行进一步研究。对于那些在与该属有关的各个方面进行项目开发的研究人员而言，这种有关Cuscuta属的最新技术可以成为有价值的有组织信息来源。