Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oxyloba
ID:
388293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reut.) Beck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Entw.-Gesch. Orob. : 209 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387625



Common Names

  • Oxy-Leaved Broomrape
  • Oxy-Leaved Orobanche
  • Orobanche oxyloba


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Description

Orobanche oxyloba (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 oxyloba 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 oxyloba 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 oxyloba is a parasitic plant that grows on the roots of other plants. It has no true leaves or roots and relies on the host plant for its nutrients. Propagation of Orobanche oxyloba is done by collecting the seeds and sowing them in a well-drained, sunny spot. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants will flower in the summer. The plants should be watered regularly and the soil should be kept moist. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer to encourage growth.

Where to Find Orobanche oxyloba

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

Orobanche oxyloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche oxyloba?

Orobanche oxyloba

What is the common name of Orobanche oxyloba?

None

What type of plant is Orobanche oxyloba?

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

Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662564-1: 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].