Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tweedieanum
ID:
673053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 5: 50 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672385



Common Names

  • Ipheion tweedieanum
  • Tweedie's Starflower
  • Tweedie's Ipheion


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Synonyms

  • Milla tweedieana (Baker) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tristagma tweedieanum (Baker) Traub [unknown]
  • Milla uniflora tweedieana Baker [unknown]
  • Beauverdia tweedieana (Baker) Herter [unknown]
  • Brodiaea tweedieana (Griseb.) Hicken [unknown]
  • Brodiaea uniflora tweedieana (Griseb.) Baker [unknown]
  • Tristagma tweedieana (Baker) Traub [unknown]

Description

Ipheion tweedieanum (also called Spring Starflower, among many other common names) is a small bulbous perennial native to South America. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and star-shaped white or blue flowers. It is found in moist, well-drained soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipheion tweedieanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ipheion tweedieanum flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipheion tweedieanum is best propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches tall, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Ipheion tweedieanum

Ipheion tweedieanum can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Ipheion tweedieanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipheion tweedieanum?

Ipheion tweedieanum

What is the common name of Ipheion tweedieanum?

Tweedie's Starflower

What is the natural habitat of Ipheion tweedieanum?

Grassy areas, woodland edges and scrubland

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' 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:129107-2: Based on the initial data import