Strumaria picta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picta
ID:
740593
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.F.Barker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 9: 145 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739926
Common Names
- Picta Star-of-Bethlehem
- Strumaria picta
- Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strumaria picta (also called Painted Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has linear leaves and small, star-shaped white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Strumaria picta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strumaria picta is a star-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.
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Strumaria picta is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.
Where to Find Strumaria picta
Strumaria picta is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Strumaria picta FAQ
What are the common names of Strumaria picta?
Strumaria picta is commonly known as painted strumaria.
What is the native range of Strumaria picta?
Strumaria picta is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Strumaria picta?
Strumaria picta is an annual herb.
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-288024: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.