Geissorhiza nubigena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
789678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 366 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789011
Common Names
- Nubigena Geissorhiza
- Geissorhiza Nubigena
- Nubigena Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geissorhiza nubigena (also called Cloud-born Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the southern Cape region of South Africa, and is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Geissorhiza nubigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geissorhiza nubigena has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are usually hairy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geissorhiza nubigena is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow in spring in a well-drained soil and keep moist. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Dig up the clump and divide into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots attached.
Where to Find Geissorhiza nubigena
Geissorhiza nubigena is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western and Eastern Cape.
Geissorhiza nubigena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissorhiza nubigena?
Geissorhiza nubigena
What is the common name of Geissorhiza nubigena?
Cloud Geissorhiza
Where is Geissorhiza nubigena found?
It is found in the Western Cape of South Africa
Species in the Geissorhiza genus
Geissorhiza alticola, Geissorhiza arenicola, Geissorhiza aspera, Geissorhiza barkerae, Geissorhiza bolusii, Geissorhiza bonae-spei, Geissorhiza bracteata, Geissorhiza brehmii, Geissorhiza brevituba, Geissorhiza bryicola, Geissorhiza burchellii, Geissorhiza callista, Geissorhiza cataractarum, Geissorhiza cedarmontana, Geissorhiza ciliatula, Geissorhiza confusa, Geissorhiza corrugata, Geissorhiza darlingensis, Geissorhiza delicatula, Geissorhiza divaricata, Geissorhiza elsiae, Geissorhiza erubescens, Geissorhiza esterhuyseniae, Geissorhiza eurystigma, Geissorhiza exscapa, Geissorhiza foliosa, Geissorhiza fourcadei, Geissorhiza furva, Geissorhiza geminata, Geissorhiza grandiflora, Geissorhiza hesperanthoides, Geissorhiza heterostyla, Geissorhiza hispidula, Geissorhiza humilis, Geissorhiza imbricata, Geissorhiza inaequalis, Geissorhiza inconspicua, Geissorhiza inflexa, Geissorhiza intermedia, Geissorhiza ixioides, Geissorhiza juncea, Geissorhiza kamiesmontana, Geissorhiza karooica, Geissorhiza leipoldtii, Geissorhiza lithicola, Geissorhiza longifolia, Geissorhiza louisabolusae, Geissorhiza malmesburiensis, Geissorhiza mathewsii, Geissorhiza minuta,
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-327612: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.