Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
388363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wallr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Orobanches Gen. Diask. : 42 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387695



Common Names

  • Reticulata Broomrape
  • Reticulata's Broomrape
  • Reticulata Broom-rape


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Synonyms

  • Orobanche reticulata pallidiflora (Wimm. & Grab.) Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Orobanche reticulata (also called Reticulate Broomrape, among many other common names) is a parasitic flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a yellowish stem and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover, as it spreads quickly and is drought tolerant. The plant is also known to attract butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orobanche reticulata sub. agigensis Rätzel & Uhlich
Orobanche reticulata sub. reticulata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orobanche reticulata flowers are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, round shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche reticulata is a parasitic plant that is propagated by its seeds. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of frost and should be protected from cold temperatures. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized regularly to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Orobanche reticulata

Orobanche reticulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Orobanche reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche reticulata?

Orobanche reticulata

What is the common name of Orobanche reticulata?

Net-veined Broomrape

What is the family of Orobanche reticulata?

Orobanchaceae

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

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth (1792-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wallr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662647-1: 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].