Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
496715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 362 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496047



Common Names

  • Striga aspera
  • Rough Striga
  • Striga Rough


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Description

Striga aspera (also called Rough Striga, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Striga aspera is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Striga aspera is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, white, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga aspera is an annual herb native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed, and should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It prefers a slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Striga aspera

Striga aspera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It can be found in moist, open habitats, such as along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Striga aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga aspera?

Striga aspera

What is the common name of Striga aspera?

Rough striga

What is the natural habitat of Striga aspera?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Striga genus

Striga glumacea, Striga gracillima, Striga gesnerioides, Striga aspera, Striga baumannii, Striga angolensis, Striga alba, Striga sulphurea, Striga strigosa, Striga squamigera, Striga spanogheana, Striga parviflora, Striga lepidagathidis, Striga pinnatifida, Striga primuloides, Striga yemenica, Striga schlechteri, Striga hallei, Striga multiflora, Striga klingii, Striga micrantha, Striga linearifolia, Striga macrantha, Striga bilabiata, Striga brachycalyx, Striga dewevrei, Striga diversifolia, Striga curviflora, Striga flava, Striga chrysantha, Striga gastonii, Striga ellenbergeri, Striga aequinoctialis, Striga dalzielii, Striga barthlottii, Striga asiatica, Striga elegans, Striga forbesii, Striga hermonthica, Striga junodii, Striga densiflora, Striga latericea, Striga fulgens, Striga angustifolia, Striga passargei, Striga pubiflora, Striga masuria, Striga magnibracteata, Striga indica, Striga kamalii,

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809995-1: 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].