Strumaria leipoldtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leipoldtii
ID:
740089
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 16: 121 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739422
Common Names
- Strumaria Leipoldtii
- Leipoldtii Strumaria
- Leipoldtii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strumaria leipoldtii (also called Leipoldt's Strumaria, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a short stem and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and its flowers are white with a yellow center. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Strumaria leipoldtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strumaria leipoldtii is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strumaria leipoldtii 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 leipoldtii
Strumaria leipoldtii can be found in South Africa.
Strumaria leipoldtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strumaria leipoldtii?
Strumaria leipoldtii
What is the common name of Strumaria leipoldtii?
Leipoldt's Strumaria
Where is Strumaria leipoldtii native to?
South Africa
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-287885: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.