Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 14: t. 642 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789305
Common Names
- Large-flowered Wandflower
- Large-flowered Fairy Bells
- Large-flowered Angel's Fishing Rod
Description
Dierama grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Hairbells, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is characterized by its long, slender, arching stems and its bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dierama grandiflorum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has long, arching stems and delicate, bell-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dierama grandiflorum is a bell-shaped, pink flower with long, slender petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dierama grandiflorum is a small perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Dierama grandiflorum
Dierama grandiflorum is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State.
Dierama grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dierama grandiflorum?
Dierama grandiflorum
What is the common name of Dierama grandiflorum?
Large-flowered Dierama
What is the natural habitat of Dierama grandiflorum?
It is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces
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,