Geissorhiza burchellii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
789593
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Foster
Source:
iplants
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 135: 25 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788926
Common Names
- Burchellii Daisy
- Burchellii Star
- Burchellii Daisy Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geissorhiza burchellii (also called Burchell's geissorhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky outcrops and grassland. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers with a white or yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Geissorhiza burchellii 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 burchellii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geissorhiza burchellii is a perennial plant that grows best in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Geissorhiza burchellii
Geissorhiza burchellii is native to South Africa and can be found in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
Geissorhiza burchellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza burchellii?
Geissorhiza burchellii
What is the common name of Geissorhiza burchellii?
Burchell's Star Grass
Where is Geissorhiza burchellii 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-327535: Based on the initial data import
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.