Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meikle) Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 101 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767177
Common Names
- Fessia furseorum
- Furse's Fessia
- Furse's Star-Lily
Description
Fessia furseorum (also called Furse's Fessia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Fessia furseorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fessia furseorum are white and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fessia furseorum is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and will root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Fessia furseorum
Fessia furseorum is native to Iran and can be found in the Zagros Mountains.
Fessia furseorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fessia furseorum?
Fessia furseorum
What is the family of Fessia furseorum?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Fessia furseorum?
Open grassland and scrubland
Species in the Fessia genus
Fessia bisotunensis,
Fessia furseorum,
Fessia gorganica,
Fessia greilhuberi,
Fessia hohenackeri,
Fessia khorassanica,
Fessia parwanica,
Fessia purpurea,
Fessia puschkinioides,
Fessia raewskiana,
Fessia vvedenskyi,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,