Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
felix
ID:
1334797

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Lange, J.R.Rolfe, Smissen & Ogle

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 75: 136 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347251

Common Names

  • Simplicia felix
  • Felix Simplicia
  • F. Simplicia

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Description

Simplicia felix (also called Felix's Broomrape, among many other common names) is a small annual plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in open areas, such as grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Simplicia felix is used as an ornamental plant, as well as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Simplicia felix has small, white flowers that are clustered in a dense, globular head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simplicia felix can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Simplicia felix

Simplicia felix can be found in the deserts of Arizona.

Simplicia felix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simplicia felix?

Simplicia felix

What is the common name of Simplicia felix?

Simplicia felix

What is the family of Simplicia felix?

Orobanchaceae

Species in the Simplicia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
Colin Charles Ogle (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ogle' in the authors string.
Jeremy Richard Rolfe (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Rolfe' in the authors string.
Rob David Smissen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smissen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159000-1: 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].