Strelitzia juncea
| Strelitzia juncea | |
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| Cultivated specimen in the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Strelitziaceae |
| Genus: | Strelitzia |
| Species: | S. juncea |
| Binomial name | |
| Strelitzia juncea | |
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| Approximate distribution of Strelitzia juncea in South Africa | |
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Strelitzia juncea, the rush-leaved strelitzia or narrow-leaved bird of paradise, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant that is indigenous to South Africa. This drought-resistant Strelitzia occurs sparingly near Uitenhage, Patensie and just north of Port Elizabeth. It is the only Strelitzia species which typically lacks a lamina, or leaf blade.[3] It also differs from Strelitzia reginae in having an inflorescence that is shorter than the leaves, while those of S. reginae are taller than the leaves.[4] It is threatened in part by illegal removal for horticultural purposes. This species is thought to be one of the most frost-resistant of the genus Strelitzia.[5]
Other common names include strelitzia, bird of paradise, or crane flower though these names are also collectively applied to other species in the genus Strelitzia.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Strelitzia juncea Andrews". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Strelitzia juncea Andrews". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Hogan, Sean (2004). Flora -The Gardener's Bible. Willoghby, New South Wales: Global Book Pub. Pty. Ltd. p. 1375 with photo. ISBN 1-74048-097-X.
- ^ Turner, R.J. Jr.; Wasson, Ernie (1999). Botanica. <not given>: Barnes & Noble. p. 862. ISBN 0760716420.
- ^ a b Strelitzia juncea at PlantZAfrica.com
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