Geissorhiza delicatula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
789605
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 319 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788938
Common Names
- Delicatula Daisy
- Delicatula Star
- Delicatula Daisy Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geissorhiza delicatula (also called delicate 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 delicatula 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 Geissorhiza delicatula flower is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geissorhiza delicatula 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 delicatula
Geissorhiza delicatula is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western and Eastern Cape.
Geissorhiza delicatula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza delicatula?
Geissorhiza delicatula
What is the common name of Geissorhiza delicatula?
Delicate Star Grass
Where is Geissorhiza delicatula 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-327546: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.