Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glumacea
ID:
496028

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Raynal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 9: 222 (1987 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495360



Common Names

  • Striga glumacea
  • Glume Striga
  • Glumaceous Striga


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Description

Striga glumacea (also called Glume Witchweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the African continent and prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Striga glumacea is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and has medicinal properties that can help treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Striga glumacea is a white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga glumacea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Where to Find Striga glumacea

Striga glumacea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Striga glumacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga glumacea?

Striga glumacea

Where is Striga glumacea native to?

Africa

What is the growth habit of Striga glumacea?

Evergreen shrub

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

Aline Marie Raynal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934375-1: 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].