Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gesnerioides
ID:
496688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Vatke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 25: 11 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496020



Common Names

  • Striga gesnerioides
  • Gesnerioides Striga
  • Gesnerioides Witchweed


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Description

Striga gesnerioides (also called 'Gesner's Witchweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Asia. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are deeply divided into two or three lobes. It grows in moist, shady places, often near streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Striga gesnerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga gesnerioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga gesnerioides can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Striga gesnerioides

Striga gesnerioides is native to Africa.

Striga gesnerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga gesnerioides?

Striga gesnerioides

What is the family of Striga gesnerioides?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Striga gesnerioides?

Gesnerioides 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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810019-1: 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].