Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gamosepala
ID:
388488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 15 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387820



Common Names

  • Gamosepala Broomrape
  • Gamosepala-Rampion Broomrape
  • Gamosepala-Rampion Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche gamosepala (also called Common 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 gamosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche gamosepala is a small, yellowish-greenish, tubular flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche gamosepala is a parasitic plant that does not require cultivation or propagation. It obtains its nutrients from the roots of other plants.

Where to Find Orobanche gamosepala

Orobanche gamosepala can be found in dry, sunny areas in the Mediterranean region.

Orobanche gamosepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche gamosepala?

Orobanche gamosepala

What is the common name of Orobanche gamosepala?

Gamosepala Broomrape

What is the habitat of Orobanche gamosepala?

It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed areas.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662364-1: 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].