Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
litorea
ID:
388512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Prodr. 2: 184 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387844



Common Names

  • Litoreous Broomrape
  • Litoreous Orobanche
  • Litorea Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche litorea (also called Litoreous Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a slender stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with sandy or gravelly soils.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche litorea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche litorea is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are thin, yellowish-green and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche litorea is a parasitic plant that does not require cultivation or propagation. It obtains its nutrients from the roots of other plants.

Where to Find Orobanche litorea

Orobanche litorea can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Orobanche litorea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche litorea?

Orobanche litorea

What type of plant is Orobanche litorea?

Parasitic plant

Where is Orobanche litorea found?

It is found in Europe and North Africa.

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

Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662485-1: 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].