Ferraria crispa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burm.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1761
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 2: 199 (1761)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789449
Common Names
- Ferraria crispa
- Crisped Ferraria
- Tiger Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferraria crispa (also called Curly Ferraria, 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 0.5 m, and has small, star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color and are surrounded by curly, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ferraria crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. It is known to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ferraria crispa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferraria crispa is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or autumn. The bulbs can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in autumn.
Where to Find Ferraria crispa
Ferraria crispa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.
Ferraria crispa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferraria crispa?
Ferraria crispa
What is the common name of Ferraria crispa?
Crisped Ferraria
What is the natural habitat of Ferraria crispa?
It is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces
Species in the Ferraria genus
Ferraria brevifolia, Ferraria candelabrum, Ferraria crispa, Ferraria densepunctulata, Ferraria divaricata, Ferraria ferrariola, Ferraria foliosa, Ferraria glutinosa, Ferraria ovata, Ferraria schaeferi, Ferraria uncinata, Ferraria welwitschii, Ferraria macrochlamys, Ferraria variabilis, Ferraria flava, Ferraria ornata, Ferraria foliosa, Ferraria spithamaea, Ferraria parva,
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-328051: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Burman (1707-1779): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.' in the authors string.