Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
607766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 1: 318 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607098



Common Names

  • Lutea Cistanche
  • Desert Cistanche
  • Cistanche Plant


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Description

Cistanche lutea (also called 'Yellow Cistanche', among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent shrub native to the deserts of Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It is found in sandy, arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cistanche lutea 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 lutea 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 lutea 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 lutea

Cistanche lutea 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 lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanche lutea?

Cistanche lutea

What is the common name of Cistanche lutea?

Lutea cistanche

Where is Cistanche lutea 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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661961-1: 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].