Cistanche lanzhouensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanzhouensis
ID:
607763
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Y.Zhang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 4(4): 114 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607095
Common Names
- Lanzhouensis Cistanche
- Desert Cistanche
- Cistanche Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cistanche lanzhouensis (also called Lanzhou Cistanche, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orobanchaceae family. It is native to China and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a shrub with woody stems and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cistanche lanzhouensis 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 lanzhouensis 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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Cistanche lanzhouensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in any well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cistanche lanzhouensis
Cistanche lanzhouensis is native to the deserts of Central Asia, particularly in China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, often near oases.
Cistanche lanzhouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cistanche lanzhouensis?
Cistanche lanzhouensis
What is the common name of Cistanche lanzhouensis?
Lanzhou cistanche
Where is Cistanche lanzhouensis 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
Zhong-Yi Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Y.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903902-1: 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].