Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
740084

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.F.Barker) Snijman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 16: 107 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739417



Common Names

  • Strumaria Unguiculata
  • Unguiculate Strumaria
  • Unguiculata


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Description

Strumaria unguiculata (also called Nail-like 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 unguiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strumaria unguiculata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Strumaria unguiculata 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 unguiculata

Strumaria unguiculata can be found in South Africa.

Strumaria unguiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strumaria unguiculata?

Strumaria unguiculata

What is the common name of Strumaria unguiculata?

Nail Strumaria

Where is Strumaria unguiculata 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-287880: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.