Strumaria villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
740511
Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 22: 7 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739844
Common Names
- Hairy Star of Bethlehem
- Hairy Star Flower
- Hairy Star Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strumaria villosa (also called 'Hairy Strumaria', among many other common names) is a small, bulbous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and meadows, and has small, yellow flowers with six petals.
Uses & Benefits
Strumaria villosa 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 villosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strumaria villosa is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Strumaria villosa
Strumaria villosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape Province.
Strumaria villosa FAQ
What are the common names of Strumaria villosa?
Strumaria villosa is commonly known as hairy strumaria.
What is the native range of Strumaria villosa?
Strumaria villosa is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Strumaria villosa?
Strumaria villosa 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-287966: Based on the initial data import
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.