Cistanche phelypaea
Yellow broomrape
Cistanche phelypaea, commonly known as the desert broomrape, is a unique parasitic plant found in arid regions. Lacking chlorophyll, it derives nutrients from host roots. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, it is studied for its bioactive compounds, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for enhancing vitality and supporting metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Cistanche phelypaea
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Cistanche phelypaea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement concludes within the genus Cistanche.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cistanche | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known as the Yellow broomrape in English, is referred to as Gelbe Cistanche in German and is called ذؤنون فيليبي in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gelbe Cistanche | Wikidata |
| ar | ذؤنون فيليبي | Wikidata |
| en | Yellow broomrape | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated across the Mediterranean region. Within Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented in France, Portugal, and Spain. The distribution extends further into Southeastern Europe, where it can be found in Italy. Additionally, the species is located on the island of Kriti. Together, these locations highlight its preference for the varied landscapes of Southern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cistanche phelypaea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oleic acid, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cistanche phelypaea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |