Hebenstretia fastigiosa

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Hebenstretia fastigiosa
Hebenstretia fastigiosa inflorescence
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Hebenstretia
Species:
H. fastigiosa
Binomial name
Hebenstretia fastigiosa
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Synonyms[1]
  • Hebenstretia fastigiata Steud.
  • Hebenstretia macrostylis Schltr.

Hebenstretia fastigiosa is a species of plant from South Africa. It belongs to the figwort family.

Hebenstretia fastigiosa flowers on an inflorescence
Hebenstretia fastigiosa flowers on an inflorescence

This annual grows up to 45 cm (18 in) tall. It has suberect branches with narrow, slightly toothed leaves. Long spikes of flowers are present between August and October.[2] They are white and hairless with sessile anthers.[3] The fruit is top-shaped and pointed. The upper mericarp is larger.[2]

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