Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chrysacanthi
ID:
389223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 15: 390 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388555



Common Names

  • Orobanche chrysacanthi
  • Golden Broomrape
  • Golden Beggarweed


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Description

Orobanche chrysacanthi (also called Golden-flowered Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche chrysacanthi has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche chrysacanthi is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche chrysacanthi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Orobanche chrysacanthi

Orobanche chrysacanthi can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Orobanche chrysacanthi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche chrysacanthi?

Orobanche chrysacanthi

What type of plant is Orobanche chrysacanthi?

Orobanche chrysacanthi is a species of broomrape.

Where is Orobanche chrysacanthi found?

Orobanche chrysacanthi 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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662233-1: 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].