Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
788002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng. ex Klatt) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
iplants

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 172 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787335

Common Names

  • Fistulosa Xenoscapa
  • Xenoscapa Fistulosa
  • Fistulosa

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Description

Xenoscapa fistulosa (also called tube xenoscapa, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the iris family and is characterized by its tall, slender stems and pink flowers. It typically grows in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xenoscapa fistulosa is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xenoscapa fistulosa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are about 1 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xenoscapa fistulosa is a shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Xenoscapa fistulosa

Xenoscapa fistulosa can be found in Central America and South America.

Xenoscapa fistulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xenoscapa fistulosa?

Xenoscapa fistulosa

What is the common name of Xenoscapa fistulosa?

Fistulose xenoscapa

Where is Xenoscapa fistulosa native to?

Central America

Species in the Xenoscapa 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-325907: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.