Alectra hildebrandtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hildebrandtii
ID:
526062
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eb.Fisch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 18: 55 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525394
Common Names
- Alectra Hildebrandtii
- Hildebrandt's Alectra
- Hildebrandt's Broomrape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alectra hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Alectra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is usually found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Alectra hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alectra hildebrandtii has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alectra hildebrandtii is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Alectra hildebrandtii
Alectra hildebrandtii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Alectra hildebrandtii FAQ
What are the common names of Alectra hildebrandtii?
Hildebrandt's Alectra
What is the scientific name of Alectra hildebrandtii?
Alectra hildebrandtii
What is the natural habitat of Alectra hildebrandtii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990068-1: 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].