Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
transcaucasica
ID:
388722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 23: 686 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388054



Common Names

  • Transcaucasica Broomrape
  • Transcaucasici Broomrape
  • Transcaucasic's Broomrape


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Description

Orobanche transcaucasica (also called Caucasian Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It has a slender stem, with few leaves, and small yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Orobanche transcaucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orobanche transcaucasica is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche transcaucasica is an annual plant native to Europe and western Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Orobanche transcaucasica

Orobanche transcaucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Orobanche transcaucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orobanche transcaucasica?

Orobanche transcaucasica

What is the family of Orobanche transcaucasica?

Orobanchaceae

Where is Orobanche transcaucasica found?

Central and Eastern Europe

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:662759-1: 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].