Hyobanche thinophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thinophila
ID:
1322759
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Wolfe
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 85: 57 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335213
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Hyobanche thinophila (also called Thin-leaved Hyobanche, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands, and has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hyobanche thinophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyobanche thinophila has white flowers with yellow centers and a single ring of white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyobanche thinophila is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they form roots.
Where to Find Hyobanche thinophila
Hyobanche thinophila can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Hyobanche thinophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyobanche thinophila?
Hyobanche thinophila
What type of plant is Hyobanche thinophila?
Parasitic
Where is Hyobanche thinophila found?
South Africa
Species in the Hyobanche genus
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
Andrea D. Wolfe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Wolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125863-1: 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].