Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candelabrum
ID:
790113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
iplants

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2: 27 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789446



Common Names

  • Candelabrum Ferraria
  • Candelabrum Wandflower
  • Candelabrum Harebell


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Description

Ferraria candelabrum (also called Candelabra Ferraria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows to a height of 0.5 m, and has small, star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color and are arranged in a candelabra-like pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Ferraria candelabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. It is known to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferraria candelabrum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferraria candelabrum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Ferraria candelabrum

Ferraria candelabrum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Ferraria candelabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferraria candelabrum?

Ferraria candelabrum

What is the common name of Ferraria candelabrum?

Candelabra Ferraria

What is the natural habitat of Ferraria candelabrum?

It is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces

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,