Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schelkovnikovii
ID:
388375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 23: 685 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387707



Common Names

  • Schelkovnikov's Broomrape
  • Schelkovnikov's Orobanche
  • Schelkovnikov's Cancer Root


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Description

Orobanche schelkovnikovii (also called Schelkovnikov's 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 schugnanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its edible flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche schelkovnikovii is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche schelkovnikovii 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 schelkovnikovii

Orobanche schelkovnikovii can be found in the Caucasus region and Central Asia.

Orobanche schelkovnikovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche schelkovnikovii?

Orobanche schelkovnikovii

What is the common name of Orobanche schelkovnikovii?

Schelkovnikov's Broomrape

What is the habitat of Orobanche schelkovnikovii?

It is found 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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662685-1: 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].