Status:
valid
Authors:
Triano & A.Pujadas
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 39: 275 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035333
Common Names
- Orobanche subbaetica
- Subbaetica Orobanche
- Orobanche
Description
Orobanche subbaetica (also called Subbaetic Broomrape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 10–30 cm (4–12 in). It is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orobanche subbaetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orobanche subbaetica has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lanceolate leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orobanche subbaetica is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden or into larger containers. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Orobanche subbaetica
Orobanche subbaetica is found in the Mediterranean region.
Orobanche subbaetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche subbaetica?
Orobanche subbaetica
What is the common name of Orobanche subbaetica?
Lesser broomrape
What is the family of Orobanche subbaetica?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77201644-1: 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].