Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
389340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 181 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388672



Common Names

  • Aegyptiaca Broomrape
  • Aegyptiaca Stickweed
  • Aegyptiaca Cancer-root


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Synonyms

  • Phelypaea aegyptiaca (Pers.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Phelipaea indica (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) G.Don [unknown]

Description

Orobanche aegyptiaca (also called Egyptian broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual, parasitic plant native to Africa. It is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orobanche aegyptiaca has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche aegyptiaca is a parasitic plant that grows in sandy soils. It is propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilization to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Orobanche aegyptiaca

Orobanche aegyptiaca is native to the Middle East, particularly in Egypt and parts of Israel.

Orobanche aegyptiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche aegyptiaca?

Orobanche aegyptiaca

What is the common name of Orobanche aegyptiaca?

Egyptian Broomrape

What type of plant is Orobanche aegyptiaca?

Parasitic plant

Species in the Orobanche genus

Orobanche picridis, Orobanche portoilicitana, Orobanche perangustata, Orobanche penduliflora, Orobanche pubescens, Orobanche purpurea, Orobanche montserratii, Orobanche nana, Orobanche muteliformis, Orobanche minor, Orobanche palaestina, Orobanche pancicii, Orobanche nowackiana, Orobanche olbiensis, Orobanche owerinii, Orobanche oxyloba, Orobanche solenanthi, Orobanche singarensis, Orobanche sintenisii, Orobanche teucrii, Orobanche tetuanensis, Orobanche spectabilis, Orobanche stocksii, Orobanche rosmarina, Orobanche rigens, Orobanche reticulata, Orobanche rechingeri, Orobanche rapum-genistae, Orobanche ramosa, Orobanche schultzii, Orobanche schelkovnikovii, Orobanche salviae, Orobanche sanguinea, Orobanche grisebachii, Orobanche grenieri, Orobanche gratiosa, Orobanche gracilis, Orobanche glabricaulis, Orobanche humbertii, Orobanche hirtiflora, Orobanche grossheimii, Orobanche hederae, Orobanche haenseleri, Orobanche flava, Orobanche esulae, Orobanche eriophora, Orobanche elatior, Orobanche fuscovinosa, Orobanche gamosepala, Orobanche foetida,

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662086-1: 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].