Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schoenfelderi
ID:
526102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter & Melch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 435, 458 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525434



Common Names

  • Alectra schoenfelderi
  • Schoenfelderi Alectra
  • Schoenfelderi


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Synonyms

  • Alectra pusilla Phillips [deprecated]

Description

Alectra schoenfelderi (also called 'Schoenfelderi Alectra', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alectra schoenfelderi is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alectra schoenfelderi 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 schoenfelderi is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils and is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Alectra schoenfelderi

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

Alectra schoenfelderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alectra schoenfelderi?

Alectra schoenfelderi

What is the common name of Alectra schoenfelderi?

Schoenfelder's broomrape

Where is Alectra schoenfelderi found?

Alectra schoenfelderi 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

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' 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:798792-1: 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].