Orobanche
Broomrape
Orobanche, commonly known as broomrape, is a unique genus of parasitic plants that lack chlorophyll. Lacking the ability to photosynthesize, these specialized organisms derive all their nutrients and water from the roots of host plants. While often considered agricultural pests, certain species hold significant potential in traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Orobanche
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida within the subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by the 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, known scientifically as Orobanche, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 列当属 (zh-hans) or 列当属 (zh-cn), and in the context of Singapore, it is also called 列当属 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 列當屬 (zh-hant), and in the Hong Kong region, it is specifically referred to as 列當屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 列当属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 列當屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 列當屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 列当属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 列当属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 列當屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Zaraza | Wikidata |
| he | עלקת | Wikidata |
| be | Заразіха | Wikidata |
| et | Soomukas | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is documented throughout Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its reach into the northern territories of Norway. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Activities
Orobanche has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cardiovascular, Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |