Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brachycalyx
ID:
496880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 403 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496212



Common Names

  • Short-Calyx Striga
  • Brachycalyx Striga
  • Short-Calyxed Striga


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Description

Striga brachycalyx (also called Short-spurred Witchweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, serrate, and glabrous. Its flowers are yellow-green and its fruits are capsules. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Striga brachycalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Striga brachycalyx is a small, white to yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga brachycalyx is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Striga brachycalyx

Striga brachycalyx can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Striga brachycalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga brachycalyx?

Striga brachycalyx

What type of plant is Striga brachycalyx?

It is a flowering plant

What are the common names of Striga brachycalyx?

Common names include Short-spurred Witchweed and Short-spurred Striga

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

Sidney Alfred Skan (1870-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809999-1: 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].