Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kamalii
ID:
1330204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omalsree, K.M.P.Kumar, M.Sabu & Sunojk.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 212: 166 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342658





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Description

Striga kamalii (also called African Witchweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa, and found in sandy soils in dry grasslands and savannas. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Striga kamalii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga kamalii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga kamalii is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in moist, well-draining soil. The seeds should be kept moist until they have germinated and established themselves.

Where to Find Striga kamalii

Striga kamalii is native to Ethiopia.

Striga kamalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga kamalii?

Striga kamalii

What is the common name of Striga kamalii?

Kamal's Striga

What is the natural habitat of Striga kamalii?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

M. Sabu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sabu' in the authors string.
P. Sunojkumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunojk.' in the authors string.
Konickal Mambetta Prabhu Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.P.Kumar' in the authors string.
M. Omalsree: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Omalsree' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147574-1: 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].