Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
496679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Melch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 681 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496011

Common Names

  • Striga gracillima
  • Gracillima Striga
  • Gracillima Witchweed

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Description

Striga gracillima (also called 'Slender Witchweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Asia. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are deeply divided into two or three lobes. It grows in moist, shady places, often near streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Striga gracillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga gracillima has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga gracillima is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Striga gracillima

Striga gracillima can be found in Central and South America.

Striga gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga gracillima?

Striga gracillima

What is the common name of Striga gracillima?

Graceful striga

What is the natural habitat of Striga gracillima?

It is found in rocky places in the western and northern Cape

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

Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810023-1: 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].