Babiana ringens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (König & Sims) 1: 233 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788152
Common Names
- Babiana ringens
- Ringens Babiana
- Babiana Ringens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Babiana ringens (also called Ring-leaved Babiana, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white, pink or purple flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrub and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Babiana ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating coughs and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Babiana ringens sub. ringensBabiana ringens sub. australis Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Babiana ringens is purple and has six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Babiana ringens is a small, evergreen bulbous plant native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Offsets can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Babiana ringens
Babiana ringens can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Babiana ringens FAQ
What is the growth rate of Babiana ringens?
Babiana ringens has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the soil type for Babiana ringens?
Babiana ringens prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the light requirement for Babiana ringens?
Babiana ringens prefers full sun to partial shade.
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-326760: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.