Cistanche aethiopica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aethiopica
ID:
1558416
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beck
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 4(19): 258 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036227
Common Names
- Cistanche aethiopica
- Aethiopica Cistanche
- Aethiopica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cistanche aethiopica (also called Ethiopian Cistanche, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests and can reach heights of up to 20 meters. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its bark is light brown. Its flowers are white and its fruits are ovoid drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Cistanche aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating kidney and urinary problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cistanche aethiopica has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cistanche aethiopica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Cistanche aethiopica
Cistanche aethiopica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cistanche aethiopica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cistanche aethiopica?
Cistanche aethiopica
What is the family of Cistanche aethiopica?
Orobanchaceae
What is the native range of Cistanche aethiopica?
Africa
Species in the Cistanche genus
Cistanche afghanica, Cistanche christisonioides, Cistanche compacta, Cistanche deserticola, Cistanche feddeana, Cistanche fissa, Cistanche flava, Cistanche lanzhouensis, Cistanche laxiflora, Cistanche lutea, Cistanche mauritanica, Cistanche mongolica, Cistanche phelypaea, Cistanche ridgewayana, Cistanche rosea, Cistanche salsa, Cistanche sinensis, Cistanche speciosa, Cistanche stenostachya, Cistanche trivalvis, Cistanche violacea, Cistanche armena, Cistanche tubulosa, Cistanche aethiopica,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77222018-1: 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].