Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
496754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bombay Fl. : 182 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496086

Common Names

  • Striga sulphurea
  • Sulphur Striga
  • Striga sulphurea

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Description

Striga sulphurea (also called Sulphur Witchweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. This plant grows in dry areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Striga sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Striga sulphurea has yellow-green 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 sulphurea 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 sulphurea

Striga sulphurea is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Striga sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Striga sulphurea?

Striga sulphurea

What is the family of Striga sulphurea?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Striga sulphurea?

Sulphur Witchweed

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

Nicol Alexander Dalzell (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalzell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810057-1: 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].