Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
389093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borkh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Neues Mag. Bot. 1: 6 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388425



Common Names

  • Broomrape
  • Beggarweed
  • Clover Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche arenaria (also called Sand 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 arenaria 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 arenaria is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche arenaria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Orobanche arenaria

Orobanche arenaria is native to the Mediterranean region.

Orobanche arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche arenaria?

Orobanche arenaria

What is the family of Orobanche arenaria?

Orobanchaceae

What is the habitat of Orobanche arenaria?

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

Moritz Balthasar Borkhausen (1760-1806): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borkh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662128-1: 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].