Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
789712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
iplants

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 158 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789045

Common Names

  • Rugged Geissorhiza
  • Geissorhiza rupicola
  • Rugged Star Geissorhiza

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Description

Geissorhiza rupicola (also called Rock-dwelling Bluebells, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces bluebell-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky habitats, such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geissorhiza rupicola has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissorhiza rupicola 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 rupicola

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

Geissorhiza rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza rupicola?

Geissorhiza rupicola

What is the common name of Geissorhiza rupicola?

Rock Geissorhiza

What is the natural habitat of Geissorhiza rupicola?

Rocky slopes

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-327644: Based on the initial data import
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.