Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cumana
ID:
389176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wallr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Orobanches Gen. Diask. : 58 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388508



Common Names

  • Cumana Broomrape
  • Cumana Beggarweed
  • Cumana Clover Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche cumana (also called 'Cuman Broomrape', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche cumana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orobanche cumana var. helianthi Tzvelev
Orobanche cumana var. cumana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche cumana is a small, yellowish-white corolla with a short tube and five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche cumana is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by dividing the root clumps in the spring. It is best to water the plants regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Orobanche cumana

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

Orobanche cumana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche cumana?

Orobanche cumana

What is the common name of Orobanche cumana?

Cuman Broomrape

What type of plant is Orobanche cumana?

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

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth (1792-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wallr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662284-1: 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].