Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
389191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 34 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388523



Common Names

  • Orobanche caucasica
  • Caucasian Orobanche
  • Caucasian Orobanche


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Description

Orobanche caucasica (also called 'Caucasian 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 caucasica 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 caucasica 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 caucasica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Orobanche caucasica

Orobanche caucasica can be found in the Caucasus region, particularly in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Orobanche caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche caucasica?

Orobanche caucasica

What is the common name of Orobanche caucasica?

Caucasian Broomrape

What type of plant is Orobanche caucasica?

Parasitic plant

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

Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662220-1: 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].