Nemastylis geminiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geminiflora
ID:
786033
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 157 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785366
Common Names
- Geminiflora Nemastylis
- Twin-flowered Nemastylis
- Twin-flowered Star-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nemastylis geminiflora (also called Twin-flowered Nemastylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet meadows, wet prairies, and wet savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Nemastylis geminiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nemastylis geminiflora is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nemastylis geminiflora is a bulbous perennial that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Nemastylis geminiflora
Nemastylis geminiflora can be found in the western parts of South Africa, in grassland and rocky areas.
Nemastylis geminiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nemastylis geminiflora?
Nemastylis geminiflora
What is the common name of Nemastylis geminiflora?
Twinflower
Where is Nemastylis geminiflora native to?
Eastern United States
Species in the Nemastylis genus
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-323874: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.