Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
388332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 12: 169 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387664



Common Names

  • Spectacular Broomrape
  • Showy Broomrape
  • Spectabilis Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche spectabilis (also called Spectacular Broomrape, among many other common names) is a species of parasitic plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche spectabilis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including headaches, stomach aches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche spectabilis is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche spectabilis 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 spectabilis

Orobanche spectabilis is native to Europe, where it is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Orobanche spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche spectabilis?

Orobanche spectabilis

What is the common name of Orobanche spectabilis?

Spectabilis Broomrape

What is the habitat of Orobanche spectabilis?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands of the Mediterranean region

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

George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662716-1: 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].