Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambiguum
ID:
789953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
iplants

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 79 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789286

Common Names

  • Dierama ambiguum
  • Ambiguum Dierama
  • Ambiguum

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Description

Dierama ambiguum (also called Wandflower, Fairybells, or Hairbells, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows to a height of 1.5 m, and has long, arching stems with small, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dierama ambiguum is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dierama ambiguum is a pink, bell-shaped flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dierama ambiguum is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs.

Where to Find Dierama ambiguum

Dierama ambiguum is native to South Africa.

Dierama ambiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dierama ambiguum?

Dierama ambiguum

Where is Dierama ambiguum found?

Dierama ambiguum is found in South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Dierama ambiguum?

Dierama ambiguum is an evergreen perennial with a clumping growth habit.

Species in the Dierama genus

Dierama adelphicum, Dierama ambiguum, Dierama argyreum, Dierama atrum, Dierama cooperi, Dierama cupuliflorum, Dierama densiflorum, Dierama dissimile, Dierama dracomontanum, Dierama dubium, Dierama elatum, Dierama erectum, Dierama floriferum, Dierama formosum, Dierama galpinii, Dierama gracile, Dierama grandiflorum, Dierama igneum, Dierama insigne, Dierama inyangense, Dierama jucundum, Dierama latifolium, Dierama longistylum, Dierama luteoalbidum, Dierama medium, Dierama mobile, Dierama mossii, Dierama nebrownii, Dierama nixonianum, Dierama pallidum, Dierama parviflorum, Dierama pauciflorum, Dierama pendulum, Dierama pictum, Dierama plowesii, Dierama pulcherrimum, Dierama pumilum, Dierama reynoldsii, Dierama robustum, Dierama sertum, Dierama trichorhizum, Dierama tyrium, Dierama tysonii, Dierama luteo-albidum,

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-327888: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.