Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
526093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Philcox

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 60: 269 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525425



Common Names

  • Alectra Pubescens
  • Hairy Alectra
  • Hairy Broomrape


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Description

Alectra pubescens (also called Alectra, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the grasslands of East Africa. It has a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Alectra pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alectra pubescens has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alectra pubescens 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 pubescens

Alectra pubescens is found in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Alectra pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alectra pubescens?

Alectra pubescens

What is the common name of Alectra pubescens?

Hairy broomrape

Where is Alectra pubescens found?

Alectra pubescens is found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

David Philcox (1926-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philcox' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934125-1: 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].