Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
496729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 264 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496061

Common Names

  • Striga alba
  • White Witchweed
  • White Striga

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Description

Striga alba (also called White Witchweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and grows in moist, shady places such as streambanks and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Striga alba is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga alba has white flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga alba is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Striga alba

Striga alba is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It can be found in moist, open habitats, such as along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Striga alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga alba?

Striga alba

What is the common name of Striga alba?

White striga

What is the natural habitat of Striga alba?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Striga genus

Striga glumacea, Striga gracillima, Striga gesnerioides, Striga aspera, Striga baumannii, Striga angolensis, Striga alba, Striga sulphurea, Striga strigosa, Striga squamigera, Striga spanogheana, Striga parviflora, Striga lepidagathidis, Striga pinnatifida, Striga primuloides, Striga yemenica, Striga schlechteri, Striga hallei, Striga multiflora, Striga klingii, Striga micrantha, Striga linearifolia, Striga macrantha, Striga bilabiata, Striga brachycalyx, Striga dewevrei, Striga diversifolia, Striga curviflora, Striga flava, Striga chrysantha, Striga gastonii, Striga ellenbergeri, Striga aequinoctialis, Striga dalzielii, Striga barthlottii, Striga asiatica, Striga elegans, Striga forbesii, Striga hermonthica, Striga junodii, Striga densiflora, Striga latericea, Striga fulgens, Striga angustifolia, Striga passargei, Striga pubiflora, Striga masuria, Striga magnibracteata, Striga indica, Striga kamalii,

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809992-1: 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].