Orobanche humbertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
388427
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 27: 252 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387759
Common Names
- Humbertii Broomrape
- Humbertii Orobanche
- Humbertii Rattleweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orobanche humbertii (also called Humbert's Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows on the roots of various herbaceous plants in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orobanche humbertii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating kidney and bladder diseases, as well as for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orobanche humbertii 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 of Orobanche humbertii: Orobanche humbertii 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 humbertii
Orobanche humbertii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Orobanche humbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche humbertii?
Orobanche humbertii
What is the common name of Orobanche humbertii?
Humbert's broomrape
Where is Orobanche humbertii found?
Orobanche humbertii is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
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
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662416-1: 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].