Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alectroides
ID:
1319951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mildbr.) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 46: 32 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332405





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Description

Harveya alectroides (also called 'Alectroides Harveya' and 'Alectroides', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, tropical forests and in disturbed areas. It is also found in coastal areas and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Harveya alectroides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harveya alectroides is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harveya alectroides is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The shrub prefers partial shade and moderate watering.

Where to Find Harveya alectroides

Harveya alectroides is found in South Africa.

Harveya alectroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harveya alectroides?

Harveya alectroides

What is the common name of Harveya alectroides?

Alectroides Harveya

What is the natural habitat of Harveya alectroides?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

Species in the Harveya genus

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Bastian Schäferhoff (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schäferh.' in the authors string.
Kai Müller (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kai Müll.' in the authors string.
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117455-1: 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].