Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
607764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aitch. & Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 94 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607096



Common Names

  • Laxiflora Cistanche
  • Desert Cistanche
  • Cistanche Plant


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Description

Cistanche laxiflora (also called Laxiflora 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 laxiflora 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 laxiflora 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 laxiflora 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 laxiflora

Cistanche laxiflora is native to the deserts of North Africa, particularly in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, often near oases.

Cistanche laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanche laxiflora?

Cistanche laxiflora

What is the common name of Cistanche laxiflora?

Laxiflora cistanche

Where is Cistanche laxiflora 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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77103688-1: 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].