Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
auranitica
ID:
389133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mouterde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fl. Djebel Druze : 182 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388465



Common Names

  • Auranitica Orobanche
  • Yellow Broomrape
  • Orobanche Auranitica


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Description

Orobanche auranitica (also called Auranitis Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant species in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has a slender stem with small, narrow, yellowish-green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche auranitica has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche auranitica is a small, yellowish-white corolla with a short tube and five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche auranitica is an annual plant that propagates by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to keep the soil moist until the plants are established. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Orobanche auranitica

Orobanche auranitica can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orobanche auranitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche auranitica?

Orobanche auranitica

What is the common name of Orobanche auranitica?

Auranitic Broomrape

What is the family of Orobanche auranitica?

Orobanchaceae

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

Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662143-1: 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].