Striga crispata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispata
ID:
1521061
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sheng Z.Yang, Zi X.Chen, Chien F.Chen & P.H.Chen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 63: 287 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007736
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Striga crispata (also called Curly Witchweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall and is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Striga crispata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Striga crispata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Striga crispata is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and fertilized regularly. Propagation can also be done through seed, but this is more difficult and less successful.
Where to Find Striga crispata
Striga crispata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and savannas.
Striga crispata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Striga crispata?
Striga crispata is found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
What is the average height of Striga crispata?
Striga crispata typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the flowering season of Striga crispata?
Striga crispata flowers from April to June.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77193179-1: 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].