Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
innocuus
ID:
831895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 102 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831230



Common Names

  • Cyphocarpus innocuus
  • Innocent Cyphocarpus
  • Innocent False-sage


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Description

Cyphocarpus innocuus (also called the Innocent Cyphocarpus, 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

Cyphocarpus innocuus 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 Cyphocarpus innocuus 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

Cyphocarpus innocuus can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into small sections and planted in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyphocarpus innocuus

Cyphocarpus innocuus can be found in Tanzania.

Cyphocarpus innocuus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphocarpus innocuus?

Cyphocarpus innocuus

What is the common name of Cyphocarpus innocuus?

Innocuus

Where is Cyphocarpus innocuus native to?

Africa

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-368494: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.