Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
salsa
ID:
607777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Beck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 129 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607109



Common Names

  • Salsa Cistanche
  • Desert Cistanche
  • Cistanche Plant


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Synonyms

  • Phelipaea ambigua Bunge [unknown]
  • Phelipaea salsa C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Cistanche salsa (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 salsa 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 salsa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistanche salsa 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 salsa

Cistanche salsa 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 salsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanche salsa?

Cistanche salsa

What is the common name of Cistanche salsa?

Desert Hyacinth

What are the uses of Cistanche salsa?

It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, impotence, and premature aging.

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 Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661966-1: 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].