Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cyrenaica
ID:
389184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck ex E.A.Durand & Barratte

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libyc. Prodr. : 183 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388516



Common Names

  • Orobanche cyrenaica
  • Cyrenaica Orobanche
  • Cyrenaica Orobanche


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Description

Orobanche cyrenaica (also called 'African 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 cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica

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

Orobanche cyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche cyrenaica?

Orobanche cyrenaica

What is the common name of Orobanche cyrenaica?

Cyrenaican Broomrape

What type of plant is Orobanche cyrenaica?

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.
Ernest Armand Durand (1872-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Durand' in the authors string.
Gustave Barratte (1857-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662291-1: 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].