Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
scillaris
ID:
789716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 587 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789049

Common Names

  • Scilla Geissorhiza
  • Geissorhiza scillaris
  • Scilla Star Geissorhiza

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Description

Geissorhiza scillaris (also called Wild Hyacinth, 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 grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geissorhiza scillaris 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 scillaris 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 scillaris

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

Geissorhiza scillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza scillaris?

Geissorhiza scillaris

What is the common name of Geissorhiza scillaris?

Scilla Geissorhiza

What is the natural habitat of Geissorhiza scillaris?

Grasslands

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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