Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
labiata
ID:
1089975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 8: 137 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001089313

Common Names

  • Lipped Broomrape
  • Mannagettaea labiata
  • Lipped Orobanche

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Description

Mannagettaea labiata (also called Lipsedge, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mannagettaea labiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mannagettaea labiata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mannagettaea labiata is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is best grown in a sunny location with good air circulation. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mannagettaea labiata

Mannagettaea labiata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas with sandy or rocky soils.

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 August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662063-1: 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].