Devia xeromorpha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 362 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789275
Common Names
- Devia xeromorpha
- Xeromorpha Devia
- Xeromorpha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Devia xeromorpha (also called the Xeromorphic Devia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the genus Devia, in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single, bright yellow flower with a deep purple centre, and long, narrow, grass-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Devia xeromorpha is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Devia xeromorpha is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a long, thin tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Devia xeromorpha is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Devia xeromorpha
Devia xeromorpha is native to Brazil.
Devia xeromorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Devia xeromorpha?
Devia xeromorpha
Where is Devia xeromorpha found?
Devia xeromorpha is found in South America.
What is the growth habit of Devia xeromorpha?
Devia xeromorpha is an evergreen perennial with a clumping growth habit.
Species in the Devia 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327874: 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.