Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dunensis
ID:
526056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 309 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525388



Common Names

  • Alectra Dunensis
  • Dun Alectra
  • Dun Broomrape


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Description

Alectra dunensis (also called Duna 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 dunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alectra dunensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alectra dunensis is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Alectra dunensis

Alectra dunensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Alectra dunensis FAQ

What are the common names of Alectra dunensis?

Dun's Alectra

What is the scientific name of Alectra dunensis?

Alectra dunensis

What is the natural habitat of Alectra dunensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798754-1: 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].