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Struthiola (Struthiola)
In habit struthiolas are ericoid shrubs or shrublets. There are forty-odd species, mainly South African, mainly occurring in the Western Cape, about 25 endemic to fynbos. Their leaves are usually opposite, but sometimes alternate. Their flowers are sessile and generally solitary, but sometimes in pairs in the axils of the upper leaves. The fruit is small, dry, included in the persistent base of the calyx-tube. 
Lifespan
Annual
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Attributes of Struthiola
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Struthiola
Distribution of Struthiola
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Distribution Map of Struthiola
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Struthiola
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Struthiola requires bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil to thrive. Water when the topsoil feels dry; avoid overwatering. Prefers moderate temperatures and may struggle with extremes. Common challenges include susceptibility to root rot and pests like aphids. Seasonally, struthiola demands more water in summer and less in winter. Ensure protection from frost and excessive heat, and adjust care with seasonal light variations.
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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Struthiola?
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8 most common species：
The lady that passes by in the night
The lady that passes by in the night is a captivating flowering shrub bearing clusters of delicate, fragrant blooms. Its slender stems and narrow leaves are often fringed with delicate hairs. Thriving in well-drained soils, it navigates various habitats with resilience. The pink to magenta flowers of the lady that passes by in the night are distinctive, marked with fine striations, attracting pollinators and providing a vibrant display in its native range.
Struthiola eckloniana
The leaves of struthiola eckloniana are opposite and decussate, which means that each pair grows perpendicular to the next along the plant's long stem. This yellow-flowered shrub is not considered a threatened species and is endemic to the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa. Unlike many of the scrubland plants of South Africa, struthiola eckloniana is not fire tolerant and doesn't resprout after burning.
Struthiola hirsuta
Struthiola hirsuta is characterized by its hairy, erect stems and small, greenish-yellow flowers with a distinctive, sweet fragrance. This perennial herb adapts to diverse environments, thriving in sandy soils of its native habitat. The plant's delicate appearance belies its resilience to dry conditions, with leaves and stems designed to conserve moisture.
Struthiola macowanii
Struthiola macowanii is a captivating plant notable for its slender, erect stems and delicate foliage. Its small, tubular flowers display a soft blend of yellow and green, attracting pollinators to its hidden nectaries. Typically found in sandy soils, struthiola macowanii thrives in sun-drenched environments, where its drought-resistant nature allows it to flourish with minimal water. This resilience is a testament to its adaptability in harsh, arid regions.
Struthiola striata
Struthiola striata is a unique perennial herb with needle-like leaves and a stark, erect growth habit. Its standout feature is the remarkable spikes of brown to purple-striped, tubular flowers that bloom in summer, attracting pollinators to its native South African habitat. Adapted to a Mediterranean climate, struthiola striata thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate dry spells, embodying resilience and beauty in arid conditions.
Struthiola tomentosa
Struthiola tomentosa is a hardy shrub known for its velvety texture, owed to fine hairs covering its leaves and stems. This tactile feature, reminiscent of a soft blanket, aids in moisture retention in its arid natural habitat. Struthiola tomentosa presents clusters of delicate, fragrant flowers that add a romantic softness against its gray-green foliage, attracting pollinators and giving it a role in its ecosystem's balance.
Evening capespray
Evening capespray is a striking South African shrub, notable for its silvery, lance-shaped leaves that shimmer under sunlight, an adaptation to its arid native environment. This plant produces inconspicuous, aromatic flowers, which contrast with the showy foliage. Its unique, reflective leaf surface conserves moisture, making it well-suited for dry, rocky regions.
Struthiola myrsinites
Struthiola myrsinites is an elegant evergreen shrub with slender green to grayish stems and tiny, glossy, leathery leaves that form a dense, myrtle-like foliage. Delicate, sweet-scented, cream to yellow flowers burst forth in spring, adding a touch of charm. Thriving in well-drained soil, struthiola myrsinites embraces full sun to partial shade, its toughness belying its delicate appearance.
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The lady that passes by in the night
The lady that passes by in the night
The lady that passes by in the night is a captivating flowering shrub bearing clusters of delicate, fragrant blooms. Its slender stems and narrow leaves are often fringed with delicate hairs. Thriving in well-drained soils, it navigates various habitats with resilience. The pink to magenta flowers of the lady that passes by in the night are distinctive, marked with fine striations, attracting pollinators and providing a vibrant display in its native range.
Struthiola eckloniana
Struthiola eckloniana
The leaves of struthiola eckloniana are opposite and decussate, which means that each pair grows perpendicular to the next along the plant's long stem. This yellow-flowered shrub is not considered a threatened species and is endemic to the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa. Unlike many of the scrubland plants of South Africa, struthiola eckloniana is not fire tolerant and doesn't resprout after burning.
Struthiola hirsuta
Struthiola hirsuta
Struthiola hirsuta is characterized by its hairy, erect stems and small, greenish-yellow flowers with a distinctive, sweet fragrance. This perennial herb adapts to diverse environments, thriving in sandy soils of its native habitat. The plant's delicate appearance belies its resilience to dry conditions, with leaves and stems designed to conserve moisture.
Struthiola macowanii
Struthiola macowanii
Struthiola macowanii is a captivating plant notable for its slender, erect stems and delicate foliage. Its small, tubular flowers display a soft blend of yellow and green, attracting pollinators to its hidden nectaries. Typically found in sandy soils, struthiola macowanii thrives in sun-drenched environments, where its drought-resistant nature allows it to flourish with minimal water. This resilience is a testament to its adaptability in harsh, arid regions.
Struthiola striata
Struthiola striata
Struthiola striata is a unique perennial herb with needle-like leaves and a stark, erect growth habit. Its standout feature is the remarkable spikes of brown to purple-striped, tubular flowers that bloom in summer, attracting pollinators to its native South African habitat. Adapted to a Mediterranean climate, struthiola striata thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate dry spells, embodying resilience and beauty in arid conditions.
Struthiola tomentosa
Struthiola tomentosa
Struthiola tomentosa is a hardy shrub known for its velvety texture, owed to fine hairs covering its leaves and stems. This tactile feature, reminiscent of a soft blanket, aids in moisture retention in its arid natural habitat. Struthiola tomentosa presents clusters of delicate, fragrant flowers that add a romantic softness against its gray-green foliage, attracting pollinators and giving it a role in its ecosystem's balance.
Evening capespray
Evening capespray
Evening capespray is a striking South African shrub, notable for its silvery, lance-shaped leaves that shimmer under sunlight, an adaptation to its arid native environment. This plant produces inconspicuous, aromatic flowers, which contrast with the showy foliage. Its unique, reflective leaf surface conserves moisture, making it well-suited for dry, rocky regions.
Struthiola myrsinites
Struthiola myrsinites
Struthiola myrsinites is an elegant evergreen shrub with slender green to grayish stems and tiny, glossy, leathery leaves that form a dense, myrtle-like foliage. Delicate, sweet-scented, cream to yellow flowers burst forth in spring, adding a touch of charm. Thriving in well-drained soil, struthiola myrsinites embraces full sun to partial shade, its toughness belying its delicate appearance.
Struthiola parviflora
Struthiola parviflora
Struthiola parviflora is a small, delicate plant that often goes unnoticed in its native shrubland habitat. Its tiny, understated flowers carry a subtle charm, blooming in clusters that complement the fine, threadlike foliage. Adapted to arid climates, struthiola parviflora exhibits a resilience to drought, a trait underscored by its preference for sandy soils and full sun exposure. A low-growing species, it quietly asserts its presence among rocks and sparse vegetation.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Struthiola
Struthiola
In habit struthiolas are ericoid shrubs or shrublets. There are forty-odd species, mainly South African, mainly occurring in the Western Cape, about 25 endemic to fynbos. Their leaves are usually opposite, but sometimes alternate. Their flowers are sessile and generally solitary, but sometimes in pairs in the axils of the upper leaves. The fruit is small, dry, included in the persistent base of the calyx-tube.
Lifespan
Annual
Key Facts About Struthiola
Feedback
Attributes of Struthiola
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Struthiola
Distribution of Struthiola
Feedback
Distribution Map of Struthiola
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Struthiola
Feedback
Struthiola requires bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil to thrive. Water when the topsoil feels dry; avoid overwatering. Prefers moderate temperatures and may struggle with extremes. Common challenges include susceptibility to root rot and pests like aphids. Seasonally, struthiola demands more water in summer and less in winter. Ensure protection from frost and excessive heat, and adjust care with seasonal light variations.
How to Water Struthiola?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Struthiola?
How to Propagate Struthiola?
How to Plant Struthiola?
Exploring the Struthiola Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
The lady that passes by in the night
The lady that passes by in the night is a captivating flowering shrub bearing clusters of delicate, fragrant blooms. Its slender stems and narrow leaves are often fringed with delicate hairs. Thriving in well-drained soils, it navigates various habitats with resilience. The pink to magenta flowers of the lady that passes by in the night are distinctive, marked with fine striations, attracting pollinators and providing a vibrant display in its native range.
Struthiola eckloniana
The leaves of struthiola eckloniana are opposite and decussate, which means that each pair grows perpendicular to the next along the plant's long stem. This yellow-flowered shrub is not considered a threatened species and is endemic to the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa. Unlike many of the scrubland plants of South Africa, struthiola eckloniana is not fire tolerant and doesn't resprout after burning.
Struthiola hirsuta
Struthiola hirsuta is characterized by its hairy, erect stems and small, greenish-yellow flowers with a distinctive, sweet fragrance. This perennial herb adapts to diverse environments, thriving in sandy soils of its native habitat. The plant's delicate appearance belies its resilience to dry conditions, with leaves and stems designed to conserve moisture.
Struthiola macowanii
Struthiola macowanii is a captivating plant notable for its slender, erect stems and delicate foliage. Its small, tubular flowers display a soft blend of yellow and green, attracting pollinators to its hidden nectaries. Typically found in sandy soils, struthiola macowanii thrives in sun-drenched environments, where its drought-resistant nature allows it to flourish with minimal water. This resilience is a testament to its adaptability in harsh, arid regions.
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All Species of Struthiola
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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