Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
389173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salzm. ex Bertol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 6: 444 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388505



Common Names

  • Densiflora Orobanche
  • Orobanche Densiflora
  • Dense-Flowered Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche densiflora (also called 'Dense-Flowered 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 densiflora 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 densiflora 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 densiflora 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 densiflora

Orobanche densiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Orobanche densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche densiflora?

Orobanche densiflora

What is the common name of Orobanche densiflora?

Dense-flowered Broomrape

What type of plant is Orobanche densiflora?

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

Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662299-1: 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].