Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
amethystea
ID:
389109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thuill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Env. Paris , ed. 2: 317 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388441



Common Names

  • Amethystea Broomrape
  • Amethystea Beggarweed
  • Amethystea Clover Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche amethystea (also called Amethyst Broomrape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grassland and scrub. It is a small, annual plant with a slender, branching stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche amethystea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche amethystea is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche amethystea is a parasitic plant that does not require cultivation or propagation. It is spread through its seeds, which are spread by wind or water.

Where to Find Orobanche amethystea

Orobanche amethystea is native to the Middle East, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

Orobanche amethystea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche amethystea?

Orobanche amethystea

What is the family of Orobanche amethystea?

Orobanchaceae

What is the habitat of Orobanche amethystea?

Grassy places, especially in the mountains

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

Jean Louis Thuillier (1757-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thuill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662105-1: 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].