Status:
valid
Authors:
(Velarde) Gereau & Meerow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 45: 1253 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673171
Common Names
- Ismene vargasii
- Vargas' Ismene
- Vargas Ismene
- Vargas' Spider Lily
Synonyms
- Hymenocallis vargasii (Velarde) Traub [unknown]
- Pseudostenomesson vargasii Velarde [unknown]
Description
Ismene vargasii (also called Vargas' Ismene, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, needle-like leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ismene vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ismene vargasii flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ismene vargasii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Ismene vargasii
Ismene vargasii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
Ismene vargasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ismene vargasii?
Ismene vargasii
What is the common name of Ismene vargasii?
Vargas' Ismene
What is the natural habitat of Ismene vargasii?
Open heaths, moorlands, and woodlands
Species in the Ismene genus
Ismene amancaes,
Ismene deflexa,
Ismene hawkesii,
Ismene longipetala,
Ismene morrisonii,
Ismene narcissiflora,
Ismene nutans,
Ismene pedunculata,
Ismene ringens,
Ismene sublimis,
Ismene vargasii,
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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,
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Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
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Allium anatolicum,
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