Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
496787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 363 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496119

Common Names

  • Multiflora Witchweed
  • Multiflora Striga
  • Multiflora Strigosa

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Description

Striga multiflora (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflora 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 multiflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Striga multiflora 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 multiflora

Striga multiflora is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Striga multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga multiflora?

Striga multiflora

What is the common name of Striga multiflora?

Many-Flowered Witchweed

What is the natural habitat of Striga multiflora?

Striga multiflora 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810038-1: 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].