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greater broomrape

Orobanche rapum-genistae

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Belgium and Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

French orobanche du genêt
German Ginstersommerwurz

Similar Species in Orobanche

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amethyst broomrape
Orobanche amethystea
Not Evaluated
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Australian broomrape
Orobanche cernua
Not Evaluated
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Bean Broomrape
Orobanche crenata
Not Evaluated
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bedstraw broomrape
Orobanche caryophyllacea
Endangered
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common broomrape
Orobanche minor
Near Threatened
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ivy broomrape
Orobanche hederae
Endangered
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picris broomrape
Orobanche picridis
Extinct
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Shelkovnikov's Broom-rape
Orobanche schelkovnikovii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greater broomrape?
The scientific name of greater broomrape is Orobanche rapum-genistae. It belongs to the genus Orobanche.
What is the conservation status of greater broomrape?
greater broomrape (Orobanche rapum-genistae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does greater broomrape live?
greater broomrape is found in Distributed across Belgium and Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Portugal.
What family does greater broomrape belong to?
greater broomrape (Orobanche rapum-genistae) belongs to the genus Orobanche, which is part of the taxonomic family Orobanchaceae.
What kingdom does greater broomrape belong to?
greater broomrape (Orobanche rapum-genistae) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of greater broomrape?
The closest relatives of greater broomrape in the genus Orobanche include amethyst broomrape, Australian broomrape, Bean Broomrape, bedstraw broomrape, common broomrape.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Orobanche — 14 Species

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amethyst broomrape
Orobanche amethystea
NE 🐾
Australian broomrape
Orobanche cernua
NE 🐾
Bean Broomrape
Orobanche crenata
NE 🐾
bedstraw broomrape
Orobanche caryophyllacea
EN 🐾
common broomrape
Orobanche minor
NT
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greater broomrape
Orobanche rapum-genistae
NT
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ivy broomrape
Orobanche hederae
EN 🐾
picris broomrape
Orobanche picridis
EX 🐾
Shelkovnikov's Broom-rape
Orobanche schelkovnikovii
DD 🐾
slender broomrape
Orobanche gracilis
NE 🐾
tall broomrape
Orobanche elatior
EN 🐾
thistle broomrape
Orobanche reticulata
EN 🐾
thyme broomrape
Orobanche alba
NT 🐾
yellow broomrape
Orobanche lutea
EX
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