Bobartia rufa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Strid
Source:
iplants
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 37: 37 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788345
Common Names
- Bobartia rufa
- Rufa Bobartia
- Bobartia Rufa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bobartia rufa (also called 'Rufous Bobartia' or 'Rufous 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 rufa 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 rufa 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 rufa 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 rufa
Bobartia rufa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bobartia rufa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bobartia rufa?
Bobartia rufa
What is the common name of Bobartia rufa?
Rufous Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Bobartia rufa?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-326951: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.