Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
benkertii
ID:
389072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rätzel & Uhlich

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 115: 190 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388404



Common Names

  • Benkertii Orobanche
  • Benkertii Broomrape
  • Benkertii Rattlebox


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Description

Orobanche benkertii (also called Benkert's broomrape, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Central Europe. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas and is found in areas with sparse vegetation. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and is typically found in small clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche benkertii 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 benkertii 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 benkertii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Orobanche benkertii

Orobanche benkertii is found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Orobanche benkertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche benkertii?

Orobanche benkertii

What is the common name of Orobanche benkertii?

Benkert's Broomrape

What is the habitat of Orobanche benkertii?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and fields

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

Holger Uhlich (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uhlich' in the authors string.
Stefan Rätzel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rätzel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77060238-1: 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].