Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
sufflava
ID:
796627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 90: 435 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795960



Common Names

  • Hesperantha sufflava
  • Cape River Lily
  • Cape Star Flower


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Description

Hesperantha sufflava (also called Saffron-colored River Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has pink flowers and grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperantha sufflava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperantha sufflava has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperantha sufflava is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.

Where to Find Hesperantha sufflava

Hesperantha sufflava can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Hesperantha sufflava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperantha sufflava?

Hesperantha sufflava

What is the common name of Hesperantha sufflava?

Suffused Hesperantha

Where is Hesperantha sufflava native to?

South Africa

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-334487: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.