Hesperantha similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
783517
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br. ex R.C.Foster
Source:
iplants
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 166: 24 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782850
Common Names
- Hesperantha Similis
- Similar Star
- Similar Spider Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hesperantha similis (also called 'Cape River Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white or pink flowers in summer. It is found in moist grasslands, near streams, and in wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperantha similis 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 similis is a star-shaped bloom with six petals, usually in shades of pink, purple, or white. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hesperantha similis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed in autumn. It is also possible to propagate Hesperantha similis from cuttings taken in spring.
Where to Find Hesperantha similis
Hesperantha similis can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Hesperantha similis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperantha similis?
Hesperantha similis
What are the common names of Hesperantha similis?
Similar River Lily
What is the natural habitat of Hesperantha similis?
It is native to South Africa, where it grows in moist grassland and along riverbanks.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-321336: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.