Aeginetia indica
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Lamianae Ordo: Scrophulariales |
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Aeginetia indica, commonly known as Indian Broomrape, is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Aeginetia indica was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Indian Broomrape is a species in the genus Aeginetia which contains 15 species and belongs to the family of the Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,4 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Aeginetia indica has simple leaves. They are ovate-lanceolate.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are purple. The plants bloom from August to October. The flowers are arranged solitary.
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[edit] Distribution
Aeginetia indica is native to India, Japan and the Malay Peninsula.
[edit] Cultivation
The Indian Broomrape can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.
[edit] Uses
Aeginetia indica is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Aeginetia indica
[edit] History
[edit] Aeginetia indica in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
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