Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
1330695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 44: 47 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343149



Common Names

  • Babiana
  • Nervosa Babiana
  • Nervous Babiana


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Description

Babiana nervosa (also called Nervous babiana, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Babiana nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Babiana nervosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Babiana nervosa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Babiana nervosa

Babiana nervosa can be found in South Africa.

Babiana nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Babiana nervosa?

Babiana nervosa

What type of plant is Babiana nervosa?

Herb

Where is Babiana nervosa native to?

South Africa

Species in the Babiana genus

Babiana ambigua, Babiana angustifolia, Babiana angustifolia, Babiana attenuata, Babiana auriculata, Babiana bainesii, Babiana blanda, Babiana brachystachys, Babiana cedarbergensis, Babiana crispa, Babiana curviscapa, Babiana dregei, Babiana ecklonii, Babiana fimbriata, Babiana flabellifolia, Babiana foliosa, Babiana fourcadei, Babiana framesii, Babiana geniculata, Babiana horizontalis, Babiana hypogaea, Babiana lata, Babiana latifolia, Babiana leipoldtii, Babiana lewisiana, Babiana lineolata, Babiana lobata, Babiana longicollis, Babiana minuta, Babiana montana, Babiana mucronata, Babiana namaquensis, Babiana nana, Babiana odorata, Babiana patersoniae, Babiana patula, Babiana pauciflora, Babiana pilosa, Babiana pubescens, Babiana purpurea, Babiana pygmaea, Babiana ringens, Babiana rubrocyanea, Babiana salteri, Babiana sambucina, Babiana scabrifolia, Babiana scariosa, Babiana secunda, Babiana sinuata, Babiana spathacea,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.