Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
496966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 704 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496298



Common Names

  • Flava Striga
  • Flava's Striga
  • Flava-Leaf Striga


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Description

Striga flava (also called Yellow Witchweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Striga flava has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties. It is also used as a natural dye and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga flava has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga flava can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Striga flava

Striga flava is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist habitats such as rainforests.

Striga flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga flava?

Striga flava

What is the common name of Striga flava?

Yellow Witchweed

What is the geographic distribution of Striga flava?

Striga flava is found in Africa, Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810016-1: 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].