Dietes bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sweet ex G.Don
Source:
iplants
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 584 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789341
Common Names
- Two-Colour Dietes
- Two-Colour Fortnight Lily
- Two-Colour African Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dietes bicolor (also called African Iris, Wild Iris, and Fortnight Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and has long, thin, arching stems with clusters of white, yellow, or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dietes bicolor is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and as a dried flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dietes bicolor sub. armeniaca Goldblatt & J.C.ManningDietes bicolor sub. bicolor
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dietes bicolor is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Dietes bicolor is a clump-forming perennial that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the seeds moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have germinated. Plant the seedlings in the garden in a sunny location.
Where to Find Dietes bicolor
Dietes bicolor is native to South Africa.
Dietes bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dietes bicolor?
Dietes bicolor
What is the common name of Dietes bicolor?
African Iris
What is the natural habitat of Dietes bicolor?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Dietes 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-327940: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.