Strumaria watermeyeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watermeyeri
ID:
740604
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 78 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739937
Common Names
- Watermeyeri Star-of-Bethlehem
- Strumaria watermeyeri
- Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strumaria watermeyeri (also called Watermeyer's 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 watermeyeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Strumaria watermeyeri sub. botterkloofensis (D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies) SnijmanStrumaria watermeyeri sub. watermeyeri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strumaria watermeyeri 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 watermeyeri 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 watermeyeri
Strumaria watermeyeri is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Strumaria watermeyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strumaria watermeyeri?
Strumaria watermeyeri
What type of plant is Strumaria watermeyeri?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Hyacinthaceae.
Where is Strumaria watermeyeri native to?
It is 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-288034: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.