Xenoscapa uliginosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 173 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787334
Common Names
- Uliginosa Xenoscapa
- Xenoscapa Uliginosa
- Uliginosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xenoscapa uliginosa (also called marsh 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 uliginosa 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 uliginosa has small, white, star-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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xenoscapa uliginosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Xenoscapa uliginosa
Xenoscapa uliginosa can be found in Central America and South America.
Xenoscapa uliginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xenoscapa uliginosa?
Xenoscapa uliginosa
What is the common name of Xenoscapa uliginosa?
Marsh xenoscapa
Where is Xenoscapa uliginosa 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-325906: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.