Orobanche cumana
Orobanche cumana, commonly known as the parasitic broomrape, is a unique medicinal plant found in various arid regions. Although it lacks chlorophyll and survives by parasitizing host roots, it possesses significant bioactive properties. Research suggests its extracts hold potential in traditional medicine for treating various inflammatory and oxidative conditions.
- Scientific name: Orobanche cumana
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Orobanche.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Orobanche | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Orobanche cumana, is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is commonly referred to as Заразиха кумская, Заразиха подсолнечная, or Заразиха подсолнечника, while in Ossetian, it is called тæтхæни. Additionally, in French, the species is identified as Orobanche du tournesol.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Заразиха кумская | Wikidata |
| os | тæтхæни | Wikidata |
| fr | Orobanche du tournesol | Wikidata |
| ru | Заразиха подсолнечная | Wikidata |
| ru | Заразиха подсолнечника | Wikidata |
| ru | Заразиха сарматская | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in both Germany and Hungary. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it can be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France and Spain. The distribution also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it is recorded in Bulgaria. Collectively, these regions highlight the varied geographical spread of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Activities
Orobanche cumana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifatigue.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |