Strumaria pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
740058
Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 16: 89 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739391
Common Names
- Strumaria Pygmaea
- Pygmy Strumaria
- Pygmaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strumaria pygmaea (also called Pygmy star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It has strap-shaped leaves and white flowers. It can be found in rocky hillsides, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Strumaria pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strumaria pygmaea is yellow in colour and has six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strumaria pygmaea is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -15C. It can be grown in containers or in a garden bed.
Where to Find Strumaria pygmaea
Strumaria pygmaea can be found in South Africa.
Strumaria pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strumaria pygmaea?
Strumaria pygmaea
What is the common name of Strumaria pygmaea?
Pygmy Strumaria
Where is Strumaria pygmaea 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-287869: Based on the initial data import
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.