Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
789645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 26 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788978

Common Names

  • Inconspicua Daisy
  • Inconspicua Star
  • Inconspicua Daisy Star

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Description

Geissorhiza inconspicua (also called Inconspicuous Geissorhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa. It is a cormous perennial growing to 5–15 cm tall, with linear leaves 5–15 cm long. The flowers are white, with three petals and three sepals, the outer two petals with a yellow patch at the base.

Uses & Benefits

Geissorhiza inconspicua 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 inconspicua 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 inconspicua 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 inconspicua

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

Geissorhiza inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza inconspicua?

Geissorhiza inconspicua

What type of plant is Geissorhiza inconspicua?

Perennial

What is the average height of Geissorhiza inconspicua?

4-6 inches

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,

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