Bobartia fasciculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett ex Strid
Source:
iplants
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 37: 34 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788321
Common Names
- Fasciculata Bobartia
- Bobartia Fasciculata
- Fasciculata Bobartia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bobartia fasciculata (also called Clustered Bobartia, 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
Bobartia fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bobartia fasciculata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bobartia fasciculata is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Bobartia fasciculata
Bobartia fasciculata can be found in South Africa.
Bobartia fasciculata FAQ
What is the growth rate of Bobartia fasciculata?
Bobartia fasciculata has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the soil type for Bobartia fasciculata?
Bobartia fasciculata prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the light requirement for Bobartia fasciculata?
Bobartia fasciculata prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Bobartia genus
Bobartia aphylla, Bobartia fasciculata, Bobartia filiformis, Bobartia gladiata, Bobartia gracilis, Bobartia indica, Bobartia lilacina, Bobartia longicyma, Bobartia macrocarpa, Bobartia macrospatha, Bobartia orientalis, Bobartia paniculata, Bobartia parva, Bobartia robusta, Bobartia rufa, Bobartia longicyma, Bobartia orientalis,
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-326926: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.