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Description
Struthiola Eckloniana is a rare and endangered plant species that is native to South Africa. The plant belongs to the Struthiolaceae family and is a small, woody shrub that grows up to 30 cm tall. The plant has slender, elongated leaves that are green and smooth. The flowers are small and yellow, blooming in the spring and summer. The plant is mainly found in the Western and Eastern Cape.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Struthiolaceae |
| Genus | Struthiola |
Appearance
Struthiola Eckloniana is a small, woody shrub that has slender, elongated leaves that are green and smooth. The plant grows up to 30 cm tall and has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is mainly found in the Western and Eastern Cape.
Care Guide
Struthiola Eckloniana requires well-draining soil that is slightly acidic. The plant prefers full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade. Water the plant regularly but do not overwater as it can lead to root rot. Fertilize the plant during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Struthiola Eckloniana is not known to have any common pests or diseases. However, it is susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Habitat
Struthiola Eckloniana is mainly found in the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa. The plant grows in sandy or gravelly soils on rocky slopes and flats.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Struthiola Eckloniana a rare plant species?
A: Yes, Struthiola Eckloniana is a rare and endangered plant species that is native to South Africa.
Q: What type of soil does Struthiola Eckloniana prefer?
A: Struthiola Eckloniana prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that affect Struthiola Eckloniana?
A: Struthiola Eckloniana is not known to have any common pests or diseases. However, it is susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Struthiola Eckloniana?
A: The plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Related Plants
- Struthiola Ciliata
- Struthiola Linearis
- Struthiola Stricta
- Struthiola Viscosa
References
- Wikipedia contributors. (2021, April 14). Struthiola. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:00, May 5, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Struthiola
- Van Wyk, B. (2013). A Photographic Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature.
- PlantZAfrica.com. (n.d.). Struthiola Eckloniana. Retrieved May 5, 2021, from http://pza.sanbi.org/struthiola-eckloniana
