Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
trinervis
ID:
389043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. ex Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. : 1088 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388375

Common Names

  • Trinervis Ochetophila
  • Trinervis Oxygraphis
  • Trinervis Whitlow-grass

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Synonyms

  • Ochetophila riparia Poepp. ex Endl. [unknown]
  • Ochetophila divergens Poepp. [unknown]
  • Ochetophila hookeriana Reissek ex Gay [unknown]
  • Sageretia trinervis Gillies ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Sageretia riparia Steud. [unknown]
  • Sageretia divergens Steud. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus riparius Poepp. ex Endl. [unknown]
  • Chacaya trinervis (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Escal. [unknown]
  • Colletia doniana Clos [unknown]
  • Discaria doniana (Clos) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Weberb. [unknown]
  • Discaria trinervis Reiche [unknown]
  • Ochetophila hookeriana Reissek [unknown]
  • Rhamnus linearis Clos [unknown]
  • Trevoa trinervia Gillies & Hook. [unknown]

Description

Ochetophila trinervis (also called Three-veined Broomrape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grassland and scrub. It is a small, annual plant with a slender, branching stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ochetophila trinervis 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 Ochetophila trinervis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochetophila trinervis 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 Ochetophila trinervis

Ochetophila trinervis is native to the Middle East, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

Ochetophila trinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochetophila trinervis?

Ochetophila trinervis

What are the common names of Ochetophila trinervis?

Three-nerved Ochetophila

What is the natural habitat of Ochetophila trinervis?

Dry rocky slopes and stony hillsides

Species in the Ochetophila genus

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2396624: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.