Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stenostachya
ID:
607785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Butkov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 5: 641 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607117



Common Names

  • Cistanche stenostachya
  • Stenostachya Cistanche
  • Stenostachya Desert Broomrape


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Description

Cistanche stenostachya (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 stenostachya 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 flower of Cistanche stenostachya is a yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin, and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistanche stenostachya 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 stenostachya

Cistanche stenostachya is native to the deserts of Central Asia and western China.

Cistanche stenostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanche stenostachya?

Cistanche stenostachya

What is the common name of Cistanche stenostachya?

Desert Hyacinth

What are the uses of Cistanche stenostachya?

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

Aleksandr Yakovlevich Butkov (1911-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Butkov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661971-1: 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].