Orobanche tetuanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetuanensis
ID:
388323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ball
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 606 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387655
Common Names
- Tetuanensis Broomrape
- Tetuanensis Orobanche
- Tetuanensis Rattleweed
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Orobanche tetuanensis (also called Tetuan 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 tetuanensis 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 tetuanensis is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orobanche tetuanensis is a parasitic plant that grows on the roots of other plants. It has no true leaves or roots and relies on the host plant for its nutrients. Propagation of Orobanche tetuanensis is done by collecting the seeds and sowing them in a well-drained, sunny spot. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants will flower in the summer. The plants should be watered regularly and the soil should be kept moist. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer to encourage growth.
Where to Find Orobanche tetuanensis
Orobanche tetuanensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including areas of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Orobanche tetuanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche tetuanensis?
Orobanche tetuanensis
What is the common name of Orobanche tetuanensis?
Tetuan Broomrape
What is the habitat of Orobanche tetuanensis?
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
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662743-1: 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].