Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
woodii
ID:
783539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 150 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782872



Common Names

  • Hesperantha Woodii
  • Wood's Star
  • Wood's Spider Flower


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Description

Hesperantha woodii (also called 'Wood's 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 woodii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hesperantha woodii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperantha woodii 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 woodii from cuttings taken in spring.

Where to Find Hesperantha woodii

Hesperantha woodii can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.

Hesperantha woodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperantha woodii?

Hesperantha woodii

What are the common names of Hesperantha woodii?

Wood's River Lily

What is the natural habitat of Hesperantha woodii?

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,

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