Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sarcocarpa
ID:
1138481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus ex Rolfe

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(1): 107 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137819



Common Names

  • Hebenstretia sarcocarpa
  • Sarcocarpa Hebenstretia
  • Sarcocarpa Bush Lily


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Description

Hebenstretia sarcocarpa (also called Sarcocarp Hebenstretia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the western and northern parts of South Africa and Namibia. It grows in sandy soils and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hebenstretia sarcocarpa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in hanging baskets and window boxes. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability. It has been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hebenstretia sarcocarpa are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebenstretia sarcocarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hebenstretia sarcocarpa

Hebenstretia sarcocarpa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Syria, and in the Canary Islands.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813143-1: 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].