Striga barthlottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barthlottii
ID:
750838
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Lobin & Mutke
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 52 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750171
Common Names
- Striga barthlottii
- Barthlott's Striga
- Barthlott's Striga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Striga barthlottii (also called Barthlott's Striga, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a woody stem and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Striga barthlottii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Striga barthlottii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a thin, white, fleshy coating. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Striga barthlottii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Striga barthlottii
Striga barthlottii can be found in the tropical rainforests of West Africa, from Nigeria to Cameroon.
Striga barthlottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Striga barthlottii?
Striga barthlottii
What is the common name of Striga barthlottii?
Barthlott's Striga
What is the natural habitat of Striga barthlottii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Africa
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
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Wolfram Lobin (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lobin' in the authors string.
Jens Mutke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mutke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112779-1: 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].