Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
388471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sutton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. 4: 178 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387803



Common Names

  • Elatior Broomrape
  • Elatior-Rampion Broomrape
  • Elatior-Rampion Broomrape


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Synonyms

  • Orobanche major krylowi (Beck) Beck [unknown]

Description

Orobanche elatior (also called Tall Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial parasitic plant with yellow flowers and a stem that is usually unbranched. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in dry grasslands, heaths, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche elatior has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also believed to have anti-tumor properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orobanche elatior sub. icterica (Pau) A.Pujadas
Orobanche elatior sub. elatior

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orobanche elatior has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche elatior is a perennial plant which can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Orobanche elatior

Orobanche elatior can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the south of France, Spain, and Italy.

Orobanche elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche elatior?

Orobanche elatior

What is the common name of Orobanche elatior?

Broomrape

What is the habitat of Orobanche elatior?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and fields

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

Charles Sutton (1756-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662313-1: 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].