Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
783496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 149 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782829



Common Names

  • Hesperantha Pulchra
  • Pink Star
  • Pink Spider Flower


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Description

Hesperantha pulchra (also called pink star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and produces pink star-shaped flowers. It is found in grassland, scrubland and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperantha pulchra is a popular ornamental plant. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hesperantha pulchra is yellow with a star-shaped form. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperantha pulchra can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be kept moist during the growing season. After flowering, the plants should be cut back to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hesperantha pulchra

Hesperantha pulchra can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Hesperantha pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperantha pulchra?

Hesperantha pulchra

What is the family of Hesperantha pulchra?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Hesperantha pulchra?

Pulchra

Species in the Hesperantha genus

Hesperantha acuta, Hesperantha alborosea, Hesperantha bachmannii, Hesperantha ballii, Hesperantha baurii, Hesperantha brevicaulis, Hesperantha brevifolia, Hesperantha bulbifera, Hesperantha candida, Hesperantha cedarmontana, Hesperantha ciliolata, Hesperantha coccinea, Hesperantha crocopsis, Hesperantha cucullata, Hesperantha curvula, Hesperantha elsiae, Hesperantha erecta, Hesperantha falcata, Hesperantha fibrosa, Hesperantha flava, Hesperantha flexuosa, Hesperantha glareosa, Hesperantha gracilis, Hesperantha grandiflora, Hesperantha hantamensis, Hesperantha humilis, Hesperantha hutchingsiae, Hesperantha huttonii, Hesperantha hygrophila, Hesperantha ingeliensis, Hesperantha juncifolia, Hesperantha karooica, Hesperantha lactea, Hesperantha latifolia, Hesperantha leucantha, Hesperantha longicollis, Hesperantha longituba, Hesperantha luticola, Hesperantha marlothii, Hesperantha minima, Hesperantha modesta, Hesperantha montigena, Hesperantha muirii, Hesperantha namaquana, Hesperantha oligantha, Hesperantha pallescens, Hesperantha pauciflora, Hesperantha petitiana, Hesperantha pilosa, Hesperantha pseudopilosa,

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,

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