Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
latisquama
ID:
388572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.W.Schultz) Batt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie , Dicot.: 659 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387904



Common Names

  • Orobanche latisquama
  • Latisquama Broomrape
  • Latisquama Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche latisquama (also called Broad-leaved Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche latisquama 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

Orobanche latisquama has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche latisquama is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, although the seedlings are slow to establish. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Orobanche latisquama

Orobanche latisquama can be found in the Mediterranean region, including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, and North Africa.

Orobanche latisquama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche latisquama?

Orobanche latisquama

What is the common name of Orobanche latisquama?

Latisquama broomrape

What is the family of Orobanche latisquama?

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

Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662465-1: 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].