Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
iplants
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 68: 104 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788341
Common Names
- Bobartia parva
- Parva Bobartia
- Bobartia Parva
Description
Bobartia parva (also called 'Small Bobartia' or 'Small Grass-lily', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is a perennial herb that grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bobartia parva is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bobartia parva has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bobartia parva is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires minimal care.
Where to Find Bobartia parva
Bobartia parva can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bobartia parva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bobartia parva?
Bobartia parva
What is the common name of Bobartia parva?
Small Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Bobartia parva?
It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas
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,