Geissorhiza hesperanthoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesperanthoides
ID:
789630
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 97 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788963
Common Names
- Hesperanthoides Daisy
- Hesperanthoides Star
- Hesperanthoides Daisy Star
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Geissorhiza hesperanthoides (also called hesperanthoides 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 hesperanthoides is a popular garden plant, often used for its attractive yellow and white flowers. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geissorhiza hesperanthoides 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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Geissorhiza hesperanthoides 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 hesperanthoides
Geissorhiza hesperanthoides can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa, growing in sandy soils.
Geissorhiza hesperanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza hesperanthoides?
Geissorhiza hesperanthoides
What is the natural habitat of Geissorhiza hesperanthoides?
It is found in rocky areas in South Africa.
What is the flowering season of Geissorhiza hesperanthoides?
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-327569: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.