Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
nutans
ID:
1334092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 106: 30 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346546

Common Names

  • Geissorhiza nutans
  • Nutans Geissorhiza
  • Nutans' Geissorhiza

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Description

Geissorhiza nutans (also called Nodding Geissorhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is found in South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Geissorhiza nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural air freshener in homes. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissorhiza nutans is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissorhiza nutans is a terrestrial orchid species native to South Africa. It is best cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the mature clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Geissorhiza nutans

Geissorhiza nutans can be found in the Canary Islands, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Geissorhiza nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza nutans?

Geissorhiza nutans

Where is Geissorhiza nutans found?

Geissorhiza nutans is found in South Africa.

What is the flowering season of Geissorhiza nutans?

Geissorhiza nutans typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.