Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
389323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stephan ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 3: 450 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388655



Common Names

  • White Broomrape
  • White Broomrape
  • Alba Orobanche


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Description

Orobanche alba (also called White Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a slender stem and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche alba is a plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orobanche alba sub. major (Čelak.) Zázvorka
Orobanche alba sub. xanthostigma Rätzel & Uhlich
Orobanche alba sub. cuprea (Boiss. & Balansa) Uhlich, Kreutz & Rätzel
Orobanche alba sub. alba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orobanche alba has white 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 alba is a parasitic plant that does not require cultivation or propagation. It obtains its nutrients from the roots of other plants.

Where to Find Orobanche alba

Orobanche alba is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, France, and Italy.

Orobanche alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche alba?

Orobanche alba

What is the common name of Orobanche alba?

White Broomrape

What is the habitat of Orobanche alba?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662091-1: 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].