Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gratiosa
ID:
388406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb & Berthel.) Linding.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 21(8): 248 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387738



Common Names

  • Gracious Broomrape
  • Gracious Orobanche
  • Gracious Cancer Root


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Description

Orobanche gratiosa (also called Gracious 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 gratiosa 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 gratiosa is a yellow-greenish colour, with a tubular shape and a small, pointed tip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche gratiosa 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 gratiosa

Orobanche gratiosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.

Orobanche gratiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche gratiosa?

Orobanche gratiosa

What is the common name of Orobanche gratiosa?

Gracious Broomrape

What is the family of Orobanche gratiosa?

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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Leonhard Lindinger (1879-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linding.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662386-1: 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].