Strumaria barbariae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbariae
ID:
739645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oberm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 13: 435 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738978
Common Names
- Barbary Strumaria
- Barbary Strumaria-grass
- Barbary Star-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strumaria barbariae (also called African Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has strap-like leaves and produces star-shaped white flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Strumaria barbariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Strumaria barbariae has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strumaria barbariae is a perennial succulent plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Strumaria barbariae
Strumaria barbariae is native to Africa and can be found in wetland habitats.
Strumaria barbariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strumaria barbariae?
Strumaria barbariae
What is the family of Strumaria barbariae?
Hyacinthaceae
What is the habitat of Strumaria barbariae?
Grassy areas
Species in the Strumaria genus
Strumaria barbariae, Strumaria hardyana, Strumaria pygmaea, Strumaria unguiculata, Strumaria karoopoortensis, Strumaria merxmuelleriana, Strumaria massoniella, Strumaria karooica, Strumaria leipoldtii, Strumaria chaplinii, Strumaria tenella, Strumaria perryae, Strumaria discifera, Strumaria villosa, Strumaria aestivalis, Strumaria salteri, Strumaria gemmata, Strumaria phonolithica, Strumaria picta, Strumaria spiralis, Strumaria truncata, Strumaria watermeyeri, Strumaria pubescens, Strumaria bidentata, Strumaria luteoloba, Strumaria prolifera, Strumaria speciosa,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287715: Based on the initial data import
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.