Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gorganica
ID:
767845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speta) Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 101 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767178

Common Names

  • Fessia gorganica
  • Gorgan Fessia
  • Gorgan Star-Lily

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Description

Fessia gorganica (also called Gorgan 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 gorganica 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 gorganica are white and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fessia gorganica is a perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller clumps. Plant the clumps in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Keep the plants in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Fessia gorganica

Fessia gorganica is native to Iran and can be found in the Zagros Mountains.

Fessia gorganica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fessia gorganica?

Fessia gorganica

What is the family of Fessia gorganica?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Fessia gorganica?

Open grassland and scrubland

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306036: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.