Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parasitica
ID:
526087

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 117 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525419



Common Names

  • Alectra Parasitica
  • Parasitic Alectra
  • Parasitic Broomrape


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Description

Alectra parasitica (also called Alectra, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the grasslands of East Africa. It has a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows as a parasite on other plants and is often found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Alectra parasitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alectra parasitica sub. chitrakutensis (M.A.Rau) K.K.Khanna & An.Kumar
Alectra parasitica sub. parasitica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alectra parasitica has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alectra parasitica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Alectra parasitica

Alectra parasitica can be found in the eastern United States and Canada, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Ontario.

Alectra parasitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alectra parasitica?

Alectra parasitica

What is the common name of Alectra parasitica?

Parasitic broomrape

Where is Alectra parasitica found?

Alectra parasitica is found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798778-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].