Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
526083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Melch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 126 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525415

Common Names

  • Alectra Natalensis
  • Natal Alectra
  • Natal Broomrape

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Description

Alectra natalensis (also called Alectra, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the grasslands of East Africa. It has a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Alectra natalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alectra natalensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Alectra natalensis 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 healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Alectra natalensis

Alectra natalensis is found in the tropical regions of Africa, including South Africa and Swaziland.

Alectra natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alectra natalensis?

Alectra natalensis

What is the common name of Alectra natalensis?

Natal Alectra

Where is Alectra natalensis found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America

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 Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798774-1: 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].