Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
magnibracteata
ID:
1319514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & I.Darbysh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 443 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331968



Common Names

  • African Witchweed
  • Striga
  • Devil Weed


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Description

Striga magnibracteata (also called Magnibracteata Striga, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Africa. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands, pastures, and meadows. It is also found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Striga magnibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga magnibracteata has small, white flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga magnibracteata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Striga magnibracteata

Striga magnibracteata is found in the western United States, primarily in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Striga magnibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga magnibracteata?

Striga magnibracteata

What is the common name of Striga magnibracteata?

Magnibracteata

What is the family of Striga magnibracteata?

Scrophulariaceae

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77115442-1: 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].