Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carruthersiana
ID:
388604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(2): 245 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387936

Common Names

  • Obetia carruthersiana
  • Carruthers' Broomrape
  • Carruthersiana Broomrape

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Synonyms

  • Obetia australis Engl. [unknown]
  • Urera engleriana Dinter [unknown]
  • Urticastrum carruthersianum Hiern [unknown]
  • Laportea carruthersiana K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Obetia carruthersiana (also called Carruthers' Broomrape, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Obetia carruthersiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Obetia carruthersiana is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Obetia carruthersiana is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Obetia carruthersiana

Obetia carruthersiana can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Obetia carruthersiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Obetia carruthersiana?

Obetia carruthersiana

What is the common name of Obetia carruthersiana?

Carruthers' Obetia

What type of plant is Obetia carruthersiana?

Herb

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854796-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.