Babiana papyracea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 18: 81 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807831
Common Names
- Babiana papyracea
- Papyracea Babiana
- Tiny Babiana
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Babiana papyracea (also called Papyrus Babiana, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and pink flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Babiana papyracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Babiana papyracea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Babiana papyracea 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 papyracea
Babiana papyracea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces.
Babiana papyracea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Babiana papyracea?
Babiana papyracea
What is the common name of Babiana papyracea?
Paper Babiana
What is the natural habitat of Babiana papyracea?
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-346070: 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.