Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caldensis
ID:
789748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Not. Mens. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. 21: 8 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789081



Common Names

  • Gelasine caldensis
  • Calden lily
  • Calden star lily


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Description

Gelasine caldensis (also called Caldes' Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the northern Cape region of South Africa, and is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gelasine caldensis is used in the garden as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gelasine caldensis has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gelasine caldensis is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring. Divide the clumps every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Gelasine caldensis

Gelasine caldensis is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Gelasine caldensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gelasine caldensis?

Gelasine caldensis

What is the common name of Gelasine caldensis?

Calden's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Gelasine caldensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-327679: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.