Orobanche variegata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
388751
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wallr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Orobanches Gen. Diask. : 40 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388083
Common Names
- Variegated Broomrape
- Variegated Orobanche
- Variegated Orobanche
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orobanche variegata (also called Variegated Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a slender stem and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orobanche variegata is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant and is also known to be a good source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orobanche variegata is a yellowish-green, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with a few small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orobanche variegata is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Orobanche variegata
Orobanche variegata is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Orobanche variegata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orobanche variegata?
Orobanche variegata
What is the common name of Orobanche variegata?
Orobanche variegata
Where is Orobanche variegata found?
Orobanche variegata is found in 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
Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth (1792-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wallr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662784-1: 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].