Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
wrightii
ID:
496496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 35: 173 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495828

Common Names

  • Wright's Strobilopsis
  • Wright's Witchweed
  • Wright's Striga

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Description

Strobilopsis wrightii (also called 'Wright's Coneflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with each leaf having a long petiole and a lanceolate blade. The flowers are small and white, and the plant is found in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilopsis wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilopsis wrightii is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilopsis wrightii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a pot filled with a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Strobilopsis wrightii

Strobilopsis wrightii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Strobilopsis wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilopsis wrightii?

Strobilopsis wrightii

What is the family of Strobilopsis wrightii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Strobilopsis wrightii?

Strobilopsis wrightii is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Species in the Strobilopsis genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810065-1: 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].