Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
namaquensis
ID:
789674

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.F.Barker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 18: t. 688 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789007

Common Names

  • Geissorhiza namaquensis
  • Namaquensis Geissorhiza
  • Namaquensis Geissorhiza Lily

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Description

Geissorhiza namaquensis (also called Namaqua Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the northern Cape region of South Africa, and is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geissorhiza namaquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geissorhiza namaquensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are usually hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissorhiza namaquensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow in spring in a well-drained soil and keep moist. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Dig up the clump and divide into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots attached.

Where to Find Geissorhiza namaquensis

Geissorhiza namaquensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape.

Geissorhiza namaquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza namaquensis?

Geissorhiza namaquensis

What is the common name of Geissorhiza namaquensis?

Namaqua Geissorhiza

What is the natural habitat of Geissorhiza namaquensis?

Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands

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-327608: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.