Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
purpureolutea
ID:
789694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 238 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789027

Common Names

  • Geissorhiza purpureolutea
  • Purpureolutea Geissorhiza
  • Purpureolutea Geissorhiza Lily

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Description

Geissorhiza purpureolutea (also called Purple-yellow Bluebells, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces purple-yellow colored bluebell-shaped flowers. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissorhiza purpureolutea is purple with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissorhiza purpureolutea 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 purpureolutea

Geissorhiza purpureolutea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western and Eastern Cape.

Geissorhiza purpureolutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza purpureolutea?

Geissorhiza purpureolutea

What is the common name of Geissorhiza purpureolutea?

Purple-flowered Geissorhiza

Where is Geissorhiza purpureolutea found?

It is found in the Western Cape of South Africa

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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