Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lycoctoni
ID:
391530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rhiner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1892: 133 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390862



Common Names

  • Lycocton Broomrape
  • Lycocton Broomrape Plant
  • Lycocton Broomrape Flower


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Description

Orobanche lycoctoni (also called wolf's-foot broomrape, and many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche lycoctoni is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orobanche lycoctoni has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche lycoctoni is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Orobanche lycoctoni

Orobanche lycoctoni is native to Europe and can be found in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orobanche lycoctoni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche lycoctoni?

Orobanche lycoctoni

What is the common name of Orobanche lycoctoni?

Wolf's-foot Broomrape

What is the natural habitat of Orobanche lycoctoni?

Grassland and scrubland

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

Joseph Rhiner (1830-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rhiner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60436510-2: 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].