Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
aspera
ID:
789578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 303 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788911

Common Names

  • Geissorhiza Rough
  • Rough Geissorhiza
  • Geissorhiza Aspera

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Description

Geissorhiza aspera (also called 'Rough Geissorhiza', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 20 cm tall and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geissorhiza aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissorhiza aspera is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissorhiza aspera is a bulbous perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall.

Where to Find Geissorhiza aspera

Geissorhiza aspera can be found in South Africa.

Geissorhiza aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza aspera?

Geissorhiza aspera

What is the common name of Geissorhiza aspera?

Rough-leaved Star Grass

Where is Geissorhiza aspera native to?

South Africa

Species in the Geissorhiza genus

Geissorhiza alticola, Geissorhiza arenicola, Geissorhiza aspera, Geissorhiza barkerae, Geissorhiza bolusii, Geissorhiza bonae-spei, Geissorhiza bracteata, Geissorhiza brehmii, Geissorhiza brevituba, Geissorhiza bryicola, Geissorhiza burchellii, Geissorhiza callista, Geissorhiza cataractarum, Geissorhiza cedarmontana, Geissorhiza ciliatula, Geissorhiza confusa, Geissorhiza corrugata, Geissorhiza darlingensis, Geissorhiza delicatula, Geissorhiza divaricata, Geissorhiza elsiae, Geissorhiza erubescens, Geissorhiza esterhuyseniae, Geissorhiza eurystigma, Geissorhiza exscapa, Geissorhiza foliosa, Geissorhiza fourcadei, Geissorhiza furva, Geissorhiza geminata, Geissorhiza grandiflora, Geissorhiza hesperanthoides, Geissorhiza heterostyla, Geissorhiza hispidula, Geissorhiza humilis, Geissorhiza imbricata, Geissorhiza inaequalis, Geissorhiza inconspicua, Geissorhiza inflexa, Geissorhiza intermedia, Geissorhiza ixioides, Geissorhiza juncea, Geissorhiza kamiesmontana, Geissorhiza karooica, Geissorhiza leipoldtii, Geissorhiza lithicola, Geissorhiza longifolia, Geissorhiza louisabolusae, Geissorhiza malmesburiensis, Geissorhiza mathewsii, Geissorhiza minuta,

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-327521: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.