Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
607758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Korsh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Zap. Akad. Nauk. S.S.S.R. Fiz-Mat. Otd. 8(4): 5 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607090



Common Names

  • Flava Cistanche
  • Desert Cistanche
  • Cistanche Plant


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Description

Cistanche flava (also called Flava 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, rocky habitats. It is a shrub with woody stems and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cistanche flava 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cistanche flava sub. bicolor Saeidi & Shahi
Cistanche flava sub. flava

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cistanche flava 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistanche flava 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 flava

Cistanche flava is native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Cistanche flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanche flava?

Cistanche flava

What is the common name of Cistanche flava?

Yellow cistanche

Where is Cistanche flava native to?

China

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

Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Sergéi Korzhinski (1861-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korsh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112551-1: 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].