Ferraria foliosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. 40: 117 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789463
Common Names
- Ferraria foliosa
- Leafy Ferraria
- Foliose Ferraria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferraria foliosa (also called Leafy 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 large, leaf-like bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Ferraria foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ferraria foliosa 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 foliosa 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 foliosa
Ferraria foliosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.
Ferraria foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferraria foliosa?
Ferraria foliosa
What is the common name of Ferraria foliosa?
Leafy Ferraria
What is the natural habitat of Ferraria foliosa?
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
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:436962-1: Based on the initial data import