Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
nuttallii
ID:
791509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pickering ex R.C.Foster

Source:
iplants

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 155: 36 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790842

Common Names

  • Nemastylis nuttallii
  • Nuttall's Nemastylis
  • Nuttall Nemastylis

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Description

Nemastylis nuttallii (also called Nuttall's Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America, typically found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are white and yellow in color. The fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Nemastylis nuttallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nemastylis nuttallii has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemastylis nuttallii is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Nemastylis nuttallii

Nemastylis nuttallii can be found in the southeastern United States.

Nemastylis nuttallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nemastylis nuttallii?

Nemastylis nuttallii

What is the common name of Nemastylis nuttallii?

Nuttall's Nemastylis

What type of plant is Nemastylis nuttallii?

Perennial

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-329408: Based on the initial data import
Charles Pickering (1805-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pickering' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.