Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivulicola
ID:
1322915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42: 137 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335369



Common Names

  • Babiana Rivulicola
  • Rivulicola Babiana
  • Rivulicola Baboon Flower


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Description

Babiana rivulicola (also called Stream babiana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. Its flowers are white and yellow, and its leaves are linear in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Babiana rivulicola is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Babiana rivulicola has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Babiana rivulicola is a perennial that is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Babiana rivulicola

Babiana rivulicola is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Babiana rivulicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Babiana rivulicola?

Babiana rivulicola

What is the common name of Babiana rivulicola?

River babiana

Where is Babiana rivulicola 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

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.