Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
merxmuelleriana
ID:
740086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies) Snijman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 16: 117 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739419



Common Names

  • Strumaria Merxmuelleriana
  • Merxmuelleriana Strumaria
  • Merxmuelleriana


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Description

Strumaria merxmuelleriana (also called Merxmueller'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 merxmuelleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strumaria merxmuelleriana is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strumaria merxmuelleriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10C. It can be grown in containers or in a garden bed.

Where to Find Strumaria merxmuelleriana

Strumaria merxmuelleriana can be found in South Africa.

Strumaria merxmuelleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strumaria merxmuelleriana?

Strumaria merxmuelleriana

What is the common name of Strumaria merxmuelleriana?

Merxmueller's Strumaria

Where is Strumaria merxmuelleriana native to?

South Africa

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-287882: Based on the initial data import
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.
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.