Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scariosa
ID:
788832

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 3: 122 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788165



Common Names

  • Scariosa Babiana
  • Babiana Scariosa
  • Scariosa Bellflower


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Description

Babiana scariosa (also called Scarios Babiana, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and produces bright yellow flowers in the spring. It is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Babiana scariosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating headaches, fever, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Babiana scariosa has star-shaped flowers that are usually pink or white in color. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Babiana scariosa 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 scariosa

Babiana scariosa can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Babiana scariosa FAQ

What is the growth rate of Babiana scariosa?

Babiana scariosa has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the soil type for Babiana scariosa?

Babiana scariosa prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the light requirement for Babiana scariosa?

Babiana scariosa 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,

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