Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
983528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 119 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982866



Common Names

  • Burchell's Holothrix
  • Burchell Holothrix
  • Burchell's Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Holothrix burchellii (also called Burchell's Holothrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas. It has a woody stem, dark green leaves, and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Holothrix burchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holothrix burchellii has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holothrix burchellii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Once established, the plant requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Holothrix burchellii

Holothrix burchellii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Species in the Holothrix genus

Holothrix klimkoana, Holothrix aphylla, Holothrix arachnoidea, Holothrix aspera, Holothrix brevipetala, Holothrix brongniartiana, Holothrix buchananii, Holothrix burchellii, Holothrix cernua, Holothrix condensata, Holothrix culveri, Holothrix elgonensis, Holothrix exilis, Holothrix filicornis, Holothrix grandiflora, Holothrix hydra, Holothrix incurva, Holothrix johnstonii, Holothrix longicornu, Holothrix longiflora, Holothrix macowaniana, Holothrix majubensis, Holothrix micrantha, Holothrix montigena, Holothrix mundii, Holothrix nyasae, Holothrix orthoceras, Holothrix papillosa, Holothrix parviflora, Holothrix pentadactyla, Holothrix pilosa, Holothrix pleistodactyla, Holothrix praecox, Holothrix randii, Holothrix schimperi, Holothrix schlechteriana, Holothrix scopularia, Holothrix secunda, Holothrix socotrana, Holothrix squamata, Holothrix thodei, Holothrix tridactylites, Holothrix tridentata, Holothrix triloba, Holothrix unifolia, Holothrix villosa,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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