Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tysonii
ID:
831875

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. 9: 470 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831210



Common Names

  • Cyphia tysonii
  • Tyson's Cyphia
  • Tyson's False-sage


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Description

Cyphia tysonii (also called the Tyson's Cyphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, grassy and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphia tysonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyphia tysonii is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphia tysonii is a hardy, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in mountainous regions. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Cyphia tysonii

Cyphia tysonii is native to South Africa.

Cyphia tysonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphia tysonii?

Cyphia tysonii

What is the natural habitat of Cyphia tysonii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Cyphia tysonii?

Summer

Species in the Cyphia genus

Cyphia alba, Cyphia alicedalensis, Cyphia angustifolia, Cyphia aspergilloides, Cyphia basiloba, Cyphia belfastica, Cyphia bolusii, Cyphia brachyandra, Cyphia brevifolia, Cyphia brummittii, Cyphia bulbosa, Cyphia comptonii, Cyphia corylifolia, Cyphia couroublei, Cyphia crenata, Cyphia decora, Cyphia deltoidea, Cyphia digitata, Cyphia elata, Cyphia erecta, Cyphia eritreana, Cyphia galpinii, Cyphia gamopetala, Cyphia georgica, Cyphia glabra, Cyphia glandulifera, Cyphia heterophylla, Cyphia incisa, Cyphia lasiandra, Cyphia linarioides, Cyphia longiflora, Cyphia longifolia, Cyphia longilobata, Cyphia longipedicellata, Cyphia maculosa, Cyphia mafingensis, Cyphia mazoensis, Cyphia natalensis, Cyphia nyikensis, Cyphia oligotricha, Cyphia pectinata, Cyphia persicifolia, Cyphia phillipsii, Cyphia phyteuma, Cyphia ramosa, Cyphia reducta, Cyphia revoluta, Cyphia richardsiae, Cyphia rogersii, Cyphia rupestris,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368472: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.