Status:
valid
Authors:
(Graham) Raf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tellur. 2: 12 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072921
Common Names
- One-flowered Ipheion
- Ipheion uniflorum
- One-flowered Ipheion
Description
Ipheion uniflorum (also called Spring Starflower, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, bright green leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ipheion uniflorum is a flowering plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ipheion uniflorum is a white or pink color and has a single, six-petaled star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipheion uniflorum is a perennial bulb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from offsets or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Ipheion uniflorum
Ipheion uniflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Species in the Ipheion genus
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,