Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
curvula
ID:
783431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43: 416 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782764

Common Names

  • Hesperantha Curvula
  • Hesperantha Lahu
  • Hesperantha Pulchella

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Description

Hesperantha curvula (also called Curved Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, grass-like leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in damp grasslands and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperantha curvula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hesperantha curvula is white with a yellow centre, and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperantha curvula is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hesperantha curvula

Hesperantha curvula is native to Brazil.

Hesperantha curvula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperantha curvula?

Hesperantha curvula

What is the family of Hesperantha curvula?

Iridaceae

What is the habitat of Hesperantha curvula?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Hesperantha genus

Hesperantha acuta, Hesperantha alborosea, Hesperantha bachmannii, Hesperantha ballii, Hesperantha baurii, Hesperantha brevicaulis, Hesperantha brevifolia, Hesperantha bulbifera, Hesperantha candida, Hesperantha cedarmontana, Hesperantha ciliolata, Hesperantha coccinea, Hesperantha crocopsis, Hesperantha cucullata, Hesperantha curvula, Hesperantha elsiae, Hesperantha erecta, Hesperantha falcata, Hesperantha fibrosa, Hesperantha flava, Hesperantha flexuosa, Hesperantha glareosa, Hesperantha gracilis, Hesperantha grandiflora, Hesperantha hantamensis, Hesperantha humilis, Hesperantha hutchingsiae, Hesperantha huttonii, Hesperantha hygrophila, Hesperantha ingeliensis, Hesperantha juncifolia, Hesperantha karooica, Hesperantha lactea, Hesperantha latifolia, Hesperantha leucantha, Hesperantha longicollis, Hesperantha longituba, Hesperantha luticola, Hesperantha marlothii, Hesperantha minima, Hesperantha modesta, Hesperantha montigena, Hesperantha muirii, Hesperantha namaquana, Hesperantha oligantha, Hesperantha pallescens, Hesperantha pauciflora, Hesperantha petitiana, Hesperantha pilosa, Hesperantha pseudopilosa,

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-321258: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.