Status:
valid
Authors:
Beck
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 4(19): 242 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036303
Description
Orobanche hadroantha (also called Hadro's Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Orobanche hadroantha is a popular ornamental plant often used in hanging baskets or as a groundcover. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orobanche hadroantha has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orobanche hadroantha is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Orobanche hadroantha
Orobanche hadroantha is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Orobanche hadroantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche hadroantha?
Orobanche hadroantha
What is the common name of Orobanche hadroantha?
Hadro's Broomrape
What is the natural habitat of Orobanche hadroantha?
Temperate regions
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:77222267-1: 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].