Strumaria hardyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hardyana
ID:
739670
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 107: 24 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739003
Common Names
- Hardy's Strumaria
- Hardy's Strumaria-grass
- Hardy's Star-grass
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Strumaria hardyana (also called Hardy's 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 hardyana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Strumaria hardyana 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 hardyana 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 hardyana
Strumaria hardyana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Strumaria hardyana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Strumaria hardyana?
Strumaria hardyana is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
What is the flowering period of Strumaria hardyana?
Strumaria hardyana typically flowers from April to June.
What is the size of Strumaria hardyana?
Strumaria hardyana typically grows to a height of up to 1 m.
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-287734: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.