Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1326083

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.P.Kumar, P.Jayanthi, A.Rajendran & M.Sabu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 123: 284 (2012 publ. 2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338537



Common Names

  • Indian Striga
  • Indian Witchweed
  • Striga indica


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Description

Striga indica (also called 'Indian Witchweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Striga indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga indica has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga indica is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by cuttings. It can also be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Striga indica

Striga indica is native to India and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Striga indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga indica?

Striga indica

What is the common name of Striga indica?

Indian Witchweed

Where is Striga indica native to?

India

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

Arumugam Rajendran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rajendran' in the authors string.
M. Sabu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sabu' in the authors string.
Konickal Mambetta Prabhu Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.P.Kumar' in the authors string.
P. Jayanthi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Jayanthi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136874-1: 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].