Ochradenus somalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somalensis
ID:
389042
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 52 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388374
Common Names
- Somali Ochradenus
- Somali Whitlow-grass
- Somali Whitlowwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ochradenus somalensis (also called Somali Broomrape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Somalia and grows in dry grassland and scrub. It is a small, annual plant with a slender, branching stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ochradenus somalensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for crops.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochradenus somalensis is a white color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ochradenus somalensis is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and the divisions should be planted in autumn.
Where to Find Ochradenus somalensis
Ochradenus somalensis is native to the Horn of Africa, in Somalia and Ethiopia.
Ochradenus somalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochradenus somalensis?
Ochradenus somalensis
What are the common names of Ochradenus somalensis?
Somali Ochradenus
What is the natural habitat of Ochradenus somalensis?
Dry rocky slopes and stony hillsides
Species in the Ochradenus genus
Species in the Resedaceae family
Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715394-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.