Orobanche gracilis subsp. gracilis
Orobanche gracilis subsp. gracilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Orobanche gracilis subsp. gracilis, is a specialized parasitic plant lacking chlorophyll. Found in specific ecological niches, it survives by extracting nutrients directly from host roots. While primarily studied for its unique biological mechanisms, it holds significant interest in traditional botanical research and medicinal plant studies.
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Catodiacrum Cruentum · Orobanche Cruenta Var. Ulicis · 34 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Orobanche gracilis subsp. gracilisSynonyms
- Catodiacrum cruentum
- Orobanche cruenta var. ulicis
- Orobanche cruenta var. wierzbickii
- Orobanche gracilis var. citrina
- Orobanche gracilis var. psilantha
- Orobanche gracilis var. spruneri
- Orobanche gracilis var. ulicis
- Orobanche welwitschii
- Orobanche cruenta var. citrina
- Orobanche gracilis f. psilantha
- Orobanche cruenta subsp. noeana
- Orobanche cruenta var. glabra
- Orobanche gracilis var. lutescens
- Orobanche vulgaris var. minor
- Orobanche ulicis
- Orobanche superba
- Orobanche spruneri
- Orobanche sprunneri
- Orobanche grandiuscula
- Orobanche genistae-germanicae
- Orobanche genistae-cinereae
- Orobanche genistae-tinctoriae
- Orobanche galeopsiflora
- Orobanche lobelii
- Orobanche levieri
- Orobanche dorycnii-suffruticosi
- Orobanche cruenta
- Orobanche breviflora
- Orobanche congesta
- Orobanche noeana
- Orobanche ilicis
- Orobanche labellata
- Orobanche wierzbickii
- Orobanche ulicis-europaeae
- Orobanche todaroi
- Orobanche spartii-juncei
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 and the genus Orobanche. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies gracilis within the species Orobanche gracilis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Orobanche |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a parasitic species primarily found across several regions of Middle Europe. Its distribution includes specific territories such as Austria and Germany. It can also be located within the borders of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, the species is present in Hungary, contributing to its regional presence. Finally, its geographical range extends into the mountainous landscapes of Switzerland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Orobanche gracilis subsp. gracilis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Chemicals
Orobanche gracilis subsp. gracilis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Hydroxycinnamic Acids, Vanillic acid glucoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroxycinnamic Acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Hydroxycinnamic Acids
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Vanillic acid glucoside
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |