Orobanche castellana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castellana
ID:
389201
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reut.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 29 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388533
Common Names
- Orobanche castellana
- Castellana Broomrape
- Castellana Broomrape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orobanche castellana (also called 'Castellana 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 castellana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orobanche castellana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orobanche castellana 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 castellana
Orobanche castellana is found in the Mediterranean region.
Orobanche castellana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche castellana?
Orobanche castellana
What type of plant is Orobanche castellana?
Orobanche castellana is a species of broomrape.
Where is Orobanche castellana found?
Orobanche castellana 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
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662218-1: 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].