Cistanche armena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armena
ID:
1325384
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Koch) M.V.Agab.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 23: 135 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337838
Common Names
- Cistanche armena
- Cistanche
- Armena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cistanche armena (also called Armenian Cistanche, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cistanche armena is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cistanche armena are white to yellowish-white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cistanche armena is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and germination usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Cistanche armena
Cistanche armena is native to Armenia. It can be found in dry and rocky soils.
Cistanche armena FAQ
What is the common name of Cistanche armena?
Armenian Cistanche
What is the optimal soil pH for Cistanche armena?
6.5-7.5
What is the optimal temperature for Cistanche armena?
60-75 degrees Fahrenheit
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
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135227-1: 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].