Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hymenocalyx
ID:
388562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 20 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387894



Common Names

  • Orobanche hymenocalyx
  • Hymenocalyx Broomrape
  • Hymenocalyx Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche hymenocalyx (also called Hymenocallis Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It has a slender stem, with few leaves, and small yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche hymenocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche hymenocalyx is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellowish-white, tubular seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche hymenocalyx is an annual plant that is propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot in late spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once the seedlings are established, thin them out to allow for adequate spacing between plants. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Orobanche hymenocalyx

Orobanche hymenocalyx is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orobanche hymenocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche hymenocalyx?

Orobanche hymenocalyx

What is the family of Orobanche hymenocalyx?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Orobanche hymenocalyx?

Membranous Broomrape

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

George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662420-1: 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].