Cistanche rosea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
607776
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 24: t. 2363 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607108
Common Names
- Rosea Cistanche
- Desert Cistanche
- Cistanche Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cistanche rosea (also called Rou Cong Rong, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. 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 rosea 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
The flowers of Cistanche rosea are small, yellow in colour and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cistanche rosea 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 rosea
Cistanche rosea 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 rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cistanche rosea?
Cistanche rosea
What is the common name of Cistanche rosea?
Desert Hyacinth
What are the uses of Cistanche rosea?
It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, impotence, and premature aging.
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661965-1: 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].