Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hanekomii
ID:
1408547

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Wolfe

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 340: 93 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421011



Common Names

  • Hyobanche
  • Hanekomii
  • Hyobanche Hanekomii


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Description

Hyobanche hanekomii (also called Hanekom's hyobanche, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, green leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hyobanche hanekomii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyobanche hanekomii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyobanche hanekomii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Hyobanche hanekomii

Hyobanche hanekomii can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Hyobanche hanekomii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyobanche hanekomii?

Hyobanche hanekomii

What type of plant is Hyobanche hanekomii?

Hyobanche hanekomii is a species of parasitic plant in the family Orobanchaceae.

Where is Hyobanche hanekomii found?

Hyobanche hanekomii is found in South Africa.

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

Andrea D. Wolfe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Wolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177451-1: 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].