Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
389192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loefl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1758

Citation Micro:
Iter Hispan. : 152 (1758)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388524



Common Names

  • Orobanche cernua
  • Nodding Orobanche
  • Nodding Orobanche


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Synonyms

  • Orobanche tinei Lojac. [unknown]
  • Orobanche cernua cernua [unknown]

Description

Orobanche cernua (also called 'Nodding 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 cernua has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orobanche cernua for. camptolepis (Boiss. & Reut.) Beck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche cernua 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 cernua 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 cernua

Orobanche cernua can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orobanche cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche cernua?

Orobanche cernua

What is the common name of Orobanche cernua?

Nodding Broomrape

What type of plant is Orobanche cernua?

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

Pehr Löfling (1729-1756): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loefl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662226-1: 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].