Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
429828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 1087 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429160



Common Names

  • Yeatesia viridiflora
  • Viridiflora Yeatesia
  • Common Yeatesia


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Description

Yeatesia viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Yeatesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and Namibia. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Yeatesia viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yeatesia viridiflora has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yeatesia viridiflora is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Yeatesia viridiflora

Yeatesia viridiflora is found in the southeastern United States.

Yeatesia viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yeatesia viridiflora?

Yeatesia viridiflora

What are the common names of Yeatesia viridiflora?

Green-flowered Yeatesia

What is the natural habitat of Yeatesia viridiflora?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Yeatesia genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.