Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cypria
ID:
389175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut. ex Kotschy

Source:
ksu

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ins. Cypern : 294 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388507



Common Names

  • Cypria Broomrape
  • Cypria Beggarweed
  • Cypria Clover Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche cypria (also called 'Cyprus 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 cypria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an herbal remedy for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche cypria 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 cypria 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 cypria

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

Orobanche cypria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche cypria?

Orobanche cypria

What is the common name of Orobanche cypria?

Cyprus Broomrape

What type of plant is Orobanche cypria?

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

George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662290-1: 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].