Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
1040328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 40: 170 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039666



Common Names

  • Geosiris albiflora
  • White-flowered Geosiris
  • White-flowered Iris


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Description

Geosiris albiflora (also called White-flowered Geosiris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has an upright growth habit and produces narrow, flat leaves with a silvery-green color. It is found in dry grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geosiris albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geosiris albiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geosiris albiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Geosiris albiflora

Geosiris albiflora is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Species in the Geosiris 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

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.