Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sessile
ID:
673009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 9: 69 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672341

Common Names

  • Ipheion sessile
  • Spring Starflower
  • Fairy Lily

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Synonyms

  • Hookera sessilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ipheion recurvifolium (C.H.Wright) Traub [unknown]
  • Milla leichtlinii Baker [unknown]
  • Milla sessiliflora Baker [unknown]
  • Tristagma leichtlinii (Baker) Traub [unknown]
  • Triteleia leichtlinii (Baker) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Tristagma sessile (Phil.) Traub [unknown]
  • Tristagma recurvifolium (C.H.Wright) Traub [unknown]
  • Triteleia sessilis Phil. [unknown]
  • Beauverdia recurvifolia (C.H.Wright) Herter [unknown]
  • Brodiaea leichtlinii Baker [unknown]
  • Brodiaea recurvifolia C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Brodiaea sessiliflora Baker [unknown]
  • Brodiaea sessilis F.Meigen [unknown]

Description

Ipheion sessile (also called Starflower, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with small, star-shaped flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipheion sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipheion sessile is white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipheion sessile is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30 cm (12 in). It has small, narrow leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that are white or blue in color. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Ipheion sessile

Ipheion sessile is native to South America and can be found in Argentina and Uruguay.

Ipheion sessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipheion sessile?

Ipheion sessile

What type of plant is Ipheion sessile?

Ipheion sessile is a perennial

What is the natural habitat of Ipheion sessile?

Ipheion sessile is native to South America

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:129103-2: Based on the initial data import