Cistanche deserticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
607754
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ma
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Intericris Mongolicae 1(1): 63 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607086
Common Names
- Deserticola Cistanche
- Desert Cistanche
- Cistanche Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cistanche deserticola (also called Deserticola Cistanche, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orobanchaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It is a shrub with woody stems and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cistanche deserticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cistanche deserticola has yellowish-green flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cistanche deserticola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Cistanche deserticola
Cistanche deserticola is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.
Cistanche deserticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cistanche deserticola?
Cistanche deserticola
What is the common name of Cistanche deserticola?
Desert cistanche
Where is Cistanche deserticola native to?
China
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
Yu Chuan Ma (1916-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:957757-1: 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].