Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
noctiflora
ID:
808495

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 18: 78 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807829



Common Names

  • Babiana noctiflora
  • Noctiflora Babiana
  • Tiny Babiana


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Description

Babiana noctiflora (also called Night-flowering Babiana, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with bright pink flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Babiana noctiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Babiana noctiflora is a star-shaped bloom with six petals, usually white or pale pink. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Babiana noctiflora is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be used to propagate this plant.

Where to Find Babiana noctiflora

Babiana noctiflora is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.

Babiana noctiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Babiana noctiflora?

Babiana noctiflora

What is the common name of Babiana noctiflora?

Night-flowering Babiana

What is the natural habitat of Babiana noctiflora?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346069: Based on the initial data import
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.