Orobanche australiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
389126
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 98 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388458
Common Names
- Australiana Broomrape
- Australiana Beggarweed
- Australiana Clover Broomrape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orobanche australiana (also called Australian Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant species in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Australia 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 australiana has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orobanche australiana is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and yellow-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orobanche australiana 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 australiana
Orobanche australiana can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-eastern parts of the continent.
Orobanche australiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche australiana?
Orobanche australiana
What is the common name of Orobanche australiana?
Australian Broomrape
What is the family of Orobanche australiana?
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662144-1: 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].