Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
796622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 90: 422 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795955

Common Names

  • Hesperantha inconspicua
  • Inconspicua Hesperantha
  • Hesperantha inconspicua

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Description

Hesperantha inconspicua (also called Unnoticed River Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has pink flowers and grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperantha inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperantha inconspicua has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperantha inconspicua is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Hesperantha inconspicua

Hesperantha inconspicua is native to the mountains of western Turkey. It can be found in nurseries that specialize in Mediterranean plants.

Hesperantha inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperantha inconspicua?

Hesperantha inconspicua

What is the common name of Hesperantha inconspicua?

Inconspicuous Hesperantha

Where is Hesperantha inconspicua native to?

South Africa

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-334482: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.