Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
olbiensis
ID:
388289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) Nyman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 133 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387621



Common Names

  • Olbian Broomrape
  • Olbian Orobanche
  • Orobanche olbiensis


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Description

Orobanche olbiensis (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 olbiensis 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

Orobanche olbiensis has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche olbiensis is a parasitic plant that grows in sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Orobanche olbiensis

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

Orobanche olbiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche olbiensis?

Orobanche olbiensis

What is the common name of Orobanche olbiensis?

None

What type of plant is Orobanche olbiensis?

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

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662560-1: 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].