Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Skan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 413 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496120
Common Names
- Kling's Witchweed
- Kling's Striga
- Kling's Strigosa
Description
Striga klingii (also called Kling's 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 klingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Striga klingii is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Striga klingii can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Striga klingii
Striga klingii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Striga klingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Striga klingii?
Striga klingii
What is the common name of Striga klingii?
Kling's Witchweed
What is the natural habitat of Striga klingii?
Striga klingii is native to East Africa, particularly Ethiopia.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810030-1: 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].