Babiana symmetrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 38: 49 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834826
Common Names
- Babiana Symmetrantha
- Symmetrantha Babiana
- Symmetrantha Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Babiana symmetrantha (also called 'Symmetrical Babiana' and 'Symmetrical Baboon Flower', among many other common names) is a small, white-flowered bulbous plant with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to South Africa, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Babiana symmetrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Babiana symmetrantha has star-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Babiana symmetrantha is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Babiana symmetrantha
Babiana symmetrantha is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, rocky slopes, and dry savannahs.
Babiana symmetrantha FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Babiana symmetrantha?
Babiana symmetrantha prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What is the ideal light exposure for Babiana symmetrantha?
Babiana symmetrantha prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity for Babiana symmetrantha?
Babiana symmetrantha prefers high humidity levels of 60-80%.
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-372016: 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.