Alectra aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
526042
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 370 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525374
Common Names
- Alectra aurantiaca
- Aurantiaca Alectra
- Aurantiaca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Alectra omurambensis Dinter ex Melch. [unknown]
Description
Alectra aurantiaca (also called Orange alectra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It typically grows in rocky soils, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alectra aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alectra aurantiaca has orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alectra aurantiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Alectra aurantiaca
Alectra aurantiaca can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Alectra aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectra aurantiaca?
Alectra aurantiaca
What is the family of Alectra aurantiaca?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Alectra aurantiaca?
East Africa
Species in the Alectra genus
Alectra alectroides, Alectra atrosanguinea, Alectra aurantiaca, Alectra bainesii, Alectra basserei, Alectra basutica, Alectra capensis, Alectra dolichocalyx, Alectra dunensis, Alectra fruticosa, Alectra glandulosa, Alectra gracilis, Alectra hildebrandtii, Alectra hirsuta, Alectra humbertii, Alectra lancifolia, Alectra linearis, Alectra lurida, Alectra natalensis, Alectra orobanchoides, Alectra parasitica, Alectra picta, Alectra pseudobarleriae, Alectra pubescens, Alectra pumila, Alectra rigida, Alectra schoenfelderi, Alectra stolzii, Alectra thyrsoidea, Alectra virgata, Alectra vogelii, Alectra sessiliflora, Alectra arvensis,
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
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798742-1: 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].