Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
388413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. 4: 172 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387745



Common Names

  • Graceful Broomrape
  • Graceful Orobanche
  • Graceful Cancer Root


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Description

Orobanche gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orobanche gracilis sub. deludens (Beck) A.Pujadas
Orobanche gracilis sub. gracilis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche gracilis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche gracilis is a small, annual parasitic plant. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Once established, the plants require little care.

Where to Find Orobanche gracilis

Orobanche gracilis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Orobanche gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche gracilis?

Orobanche gracilis

What is the common name of Orobanche gracilis?

Graceful Broomrape

What is the family of Orobanche gracilis?

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662378-1: 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].