Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bilabiata
ID:
496804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 240 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496136



Common Names

  • Sutera glandulifera
  • Glandular Sutera
  • Sutera glandulifera


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Description

Striga bilabiata (also called 'Two-Lipped Striga', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in rocky outcrops, grassland, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Striga bilabiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Striga bilabiata sub. rowlandii (Engl.) Hepper
Striga bilabiata sub. bilabiata
Striga bilabiata sub. jaegeri Hepper
Striga bilabiata sub. ledermannii (Pilg.) Hepper
Striga bilabiata sub. barteri (Engl.) Hepper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Striga bilabiata is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga bilabiata can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Striga bilabiata

Striga bilabiata is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Striga bilabiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga bilabiata?

Striga bilabiata

What is the common name of Striga bilabiata?

Two-lipped striga

What is the growth habit of Striga bilabiata?

It is an evergreen, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809998-1: 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].