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Australian broomrape

Orobanche cernua

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The Australian broomrape (Orobanche cernua) is a species in the genus Orobanche. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland en.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Niger), Asia (Mongolia), and Europe (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Orobanche cernua (Australian broomrape)

Similar Species in Orobanche

Orobanche caryophyllacea

Orobanche rapum-genistae

Shelkovnikov's Broom-rape

Orobanche schelkovnikovii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Australian broomrape?

The scientific name of Australian broomrape is Orobanche cernua. It belongs to the genus Orobanche.

Where does Australian broomrape live?

Australian broomrape is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Niger), Asia (Mongolia), and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Denmark, Egypt, Moldova, Mongolia, Niger, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Australian broomrape belong to?

Australian broomrape (Orobanche cernua) belongs to the genus Orobanche, which is part of the taxonomic family Orobanchaceae.

What kingdom does Australian broomrape belong to?

Australian broomrape (Orobanche cernua) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Australian broomrape?

The closest relatives of Australian broomrape in the genus Orobanche include amethyst broomrape, Bean Broomrape, bedstraw broomrape, common broomrape, greater broomrape.