Alectra alectroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alectroides
ID:
526035
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Melch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 125 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525367
Common Names
- Alectra alectroides
- Alectroides Alectra
- Alectroides
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Alectra alectroides (also called Alectra-like alectra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Alectra alectroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alectra alectroides is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alectra alectroides can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. These sections should then be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Alectra alectroides
Alectra alectroides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Alectra alectroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectra alectroides?
Alectra alectroides
What is the family of Alectra alectroides?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Alectra alectroides?
East Africa
Species in the Alectra genus
Alectra alectroides, Alectra atrosanguinea, Alectra aurantiaca, Alectra bainesii, Alectra basserei, Alectra basutica, Alectra capensis, Alectra dolichocalyx, Alectra dunensis, Alectra fruticosa, Alectra glandulosa, Alectra gracilis, Alectra hildebrandtii, Alectra hirsuta, Alectra humbertii, Alectra lancifolia, Alectra linearis, Alectra lurida, Alectra natalensis, Alectra orobanchoides, Alectra parasitica, Alectra picta, Alectra pseudobarleriae, Alectra pubescens, Alectra pumila, Alectra rigida, Alectra schoenfelderi, Alectra stolzii, Alectra thyrsoidea, Alectra virgata, Alectra vogelii, Alectra sessiliflora, Alectra arvensis,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798733-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].