Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cathae
ID:
389200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deflers

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 43: 219 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388532



Common Names

  • Orobanche cathae
  • Catha Broomrape
  • Catha Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche cathae (also called 'Catha 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 cathae 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 cathae 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 cathae is a parasitic plant that grows on the roots of other plants. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and the plant should be watered regularly. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. Fertilizer is not necessary.

Where to Find Orobanche cathae

Orobanche cathae is native to the Mediterranean region.

Orobanche cathae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche cathae?

Orobanche cathae

What type of plant is Orobanche cathae?

Orobanche cathae is a species of broomrape.

Where is Orobanche cathae found?

Orobanche cathae 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

Albert Deflers (1841-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deflers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662219-1: 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].