Geissorhiza hispidula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
789634
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Foster) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 349 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788967
Common Names
- Hispidula Daisy
- Hispidula Star
- Hispidula Daisy Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geissorhiza hispidula (also called hispid 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 hispidula 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 hispidula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geissorhiza hispidula is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Geissorhiza hispidula
Geissorhiza hispidula can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa, growing in sandy soils.
Geissorhiza hispidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza hispidula?
Geissorhiza hispidula
What is the natural habitat of Geissorhiza hispidula?
It is found in rocky areas in South Africa.
What is the flowering season of Geissorhiza hispidula?
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-327572: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Michael Foster (1836-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foster' in the authors string.