Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
1138292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern ex Range

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137630

Common Names

  • Sutera squarrosa
  • Squarrose Baby's Breath
  • Squarrose Sutera

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Description

Sutera squarrosa (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, herbaceous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sutera squarrosa 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 flower of Sutera squarrosa is white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Sutera squarrosa

Sutera squarrosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29203007: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Paul Theodor Range (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Range' in the authors string.