Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
phelypaea
ID:
607773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cout.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portugal : 571 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607105



Common Names

  • Phelypaea Cistanche
  • Desert Cistanche
  • Cistanche Plant


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Synonyms

  • Phelypaea tinctoria Walp. [unknown]
  • Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Wight [unknown]
  • Phelipaea lutea Desf. [unknown]

Description

Cistanche phelypaea (also called Rou Cong Rong, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in the deserts and semi-deserts of this region and grows in sandy or stony soils. It has a thick, woody stem and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cistanche phelypaea is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cistanche phelypaea 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 phelypaea 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 phelypaea

Cistanche phelypaea 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 phelypaea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cistanche phelypaea?

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

What is the growth habit of Cistanche phelypaea?

Cistanche phelypaea is a succulent, meaning it stores water in its leaves and stems.

What is the size of Cistanche phelypaea?

Cistanche phelypaea can reach a height of up to 1 meter.

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
António Xavier Pereira Coutinho (1851-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cout.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661964-1: 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].