Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
iammonensis
ID:
745030

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Pujadas & P.Fraga

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 723 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744363



Common Names

  • Orobanche Iammonensis
  • Iammon Orobanche
  • Iammon Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche iammonensis (also called Iammon Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Turkey. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche iammonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Orobanche iammonensis are small, yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche iammonensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Orobanche iammonensis

Orobanche iammonensis can be found in Central and South America.

Orobanche iammonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche iammonensis?

Orobanche iammonensis

What is the family of Orobanche iammonensis?

Orobanchaceae

Where is Orobanche iammonensis found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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

Pere Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fraga' in the authors string.
Antonio Pujadas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pujadas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095367-1: 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].