Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nowackiana
ID:
388285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 44: 429 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387617



Common Names

  • Nowack's Broomrape
  • Nowack's Orobanche
  • Orobanche nowackiana


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Description

Orobanche nowackiana (also called Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual plant species in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and sandy soils. It has a slender stem, with a few leaves, and its flowers are yellowish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche nowackiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche nowackiana is a small yellow-greenish flower, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche nowackiana is an annual plant native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Orobanche nowackiana

Orobanche nowackiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including areas of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Orobanche nowackiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche nowackiana?

Orobanche nowackiana

What is the common name of Orobanche nowackiana?

None

What type of plant is Orobanche nowackiana?

Parasitic plant

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 Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662556-1: 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].