Orobanche ballotae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ballotae
ID:
389119
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Pujadas
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 22: 30 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388451
Common Names
- Ballota Broomrape
- Ballota Beggarweed
- Ballota Clover Broomrape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orobanche ballotae (also called Ballota Broomrape, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orobanche ballotae 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
Orobanche ballotae has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orobanche ballotae 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 ballotae
Orobanche ballotae is native to the Middle East, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.
Orobanche ballotae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche ballotae?
Orobanche ballotae
What is the family of Orobanche ballotae?
Orobanchaceae
What is the habitat of Orobanche ballotae?
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
Antonio Pujadas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pujadas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1001710-1: 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].