Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
791527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
iplants

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60: 530 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790860

Common Names

  • Cyanixia socotrana
  • Socotran Cyanixia
  • Socotra Cyanixia

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Description

Cyanixia socotrana (also called Socotran Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Arabian Peninsula, typically found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are white and yellow in color. The fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanixia socotrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyanixia socotrana has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanixia socotrana is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Cyanixia socotrana

Cyanixia socotrana can be found in the Socotra archipelago of Yemen.

Cyanixia socotrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanixia socotrana?

Cyanixia socotrana

What is the family of Cyanixia socotrana?

Asteraceae

What are the common names of Cyanixia socotrana?

Socotran Daisy

Species in the Cyanixia genus

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-329425: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.