Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) A.Gil & Lovo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(3): 515. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424839
Description
Deluciris violacea (also called Deluciris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae, native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of linear leaves, with violet flowers in a spike-like inflorescence. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Deluciris violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deluciris violacea has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deluciris violacea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Deluciris violacea
Deluciris violacea is native to Madagascar.
Deluciris violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deluciris violacea?
Deluciris violacea
What is the family of Deluciris violacea?
Asparagaceae
What is the habitat of Deluciris violacea?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Deluciris genus
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
Juliana Lovo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lovo' in the authors string.