Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rigens
ID:
388356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loisel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gall. : 384 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387688



Common Names

  • Rigens Broomrape
  • Rigens's Broomrape
  • Rigens Broom-rape


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Description

Orobanche rigens (also called Rigid Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual, parasitic plant with a slender, yellowish stem and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche rigens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orobanche rigens 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 rigens 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 rigens

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

Orobanche rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche rigens?

Orobanche rigens

What is the common name of Orobanche rigens?

Rigens Broomrape

What is the habitat of Orobanche rigens?

It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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

Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662652-1: 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].