Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
exscapa
ID:
789617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 378 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788950

Common Names

  • Exscapa Daisy
  • Exscapa Star
  • Exscapa Daisy Star

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Description

Geissorhiza exscapa (also called exscapa 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 exscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissorhiza exscapa is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissorhiza exscapa 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 exscapa

Geissorhiza exscapa can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa, growing in sandy soils.

Geissorhiza exscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza exscapa?

Geissorhiza exscapa

What is the natural habitat of Geissorhiza exscapa?

It is found in rocky areas in South Africa.

What is the flowering season of Geissorhiza exscapa?

It flowers from late winter to early spring.

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-327557: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.