Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caryophyllacea
ID:
389203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. 4: 169 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388535



Common Names

  • Orobanche caryophyllacea
  • Caryophyllaceous Broomrape
  • Caryophyllaceous Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche caryophyllacea (also called 'Caryophyllaceous Broomrape', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche caryophyllacea has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche caryophyllacea is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche caryophyllacea is a parasitic plant that does not require cultivation or propagation. It obtains its nutrients from the roots of other plants.

Where to Find Orobanche caryophyllacea

Orobanche caryophyllacea is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Orobanche caryophyllacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche caryophyllacea?

Orobanche caryophyllacea

What type of plant is Orobanche caryophyllacea?

Orobanche caryophyllacea is a species of broomrape.

Where is Orobanche caryophyllacea found?

Orobanche caryophyllacea is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662213-1: 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].