Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 23: 685 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387748
Common Names
- Glabricaulis Broomrape
- Glabricaulis's Broomrape
- Glabricaulis Broom-rape
Description
Orobanche glabricaulis (also called Glabrous-Stemmed Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual, parasitic plant with a slender, yellowish stem and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Orobanche glabricaulis has been used as a medicinal plant in some parts of the world. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, stomachaches, and skin diseases. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orobanche glabricaulis is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and yellowish-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Orobanche glabricaulis: Orobanche glabricaulis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Orobanche glabricaulis
Orobanche glabricaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Orobanche glabricaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche glabricaulis?
Orobanche glabricaulis
What is the common name of Orobanche glabricaulis?
Smooth-stemmed Broomrape
What is the family of Orobanche glabricaulis?
Orobanchaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662375-1: 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].