Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hallei
ID:
496782

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Raynal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 39: 374 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496114



Common Names

  • Halle's Witchweed
  • Halle's Striga
  • Halle's Strigosa


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Description

Striga hallei (also called Halle's Witchweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and grows in moist, shady places such as streambanks and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Striga hallei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Striga hallei is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga hallei is a terrestrial plant native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Striga hallei

Striga hallei is native to Africa.

Striga hallei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga hallei?

Striga hallei

What is the common name of Striga hallei?

Halle's Witchweed

What is the natural habitat of Striga hallei?

Striga hallei is native to East Africa, particularly Ethiopia.

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:810024-1: 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].