Babiana spathacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 17: t. 638. 1803
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788170
Common Names
- Spathacea Babiana
- Babiana Spathacea
- Spathacea Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Babiana spathacea (also called Spathaceous Babiana, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and produces bright blue flowers in the spring. It is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Babiana spathacea 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 spathacea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Babiana spathacea 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 spathacea
Babiana spathacea can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Babiana spathacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Babiana spathacea?
Babiana spathacea
What is the natural habitat of Babiana spathacea?
Grassland and scrubland
What is the flowering season of Babiana spathacea?
Late winter to early spring
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-326779: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.