Patersonia inflexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflexa
ID:
1321361
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 519 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333815
Common Names
- Inflexa Patersonia
- Patersonia Inflexa
- Inflexa Patersonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia inflexa (also called 'Flexible Patersonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb, with stems up to 40 cm tall and leaves up to 8 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Patersonia inflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant in landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patersonia inflexa is a yellow to orange, tubular flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patersonia inflexa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Patersonia inflexa
Patersonia inflexa is native to Australia and can be found in the temperate rainforest regions of the country.
Patersonia inflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Patersonia inflexa?
Patersonia inflexa
What is the common name of Patersonia inflexa?
Flexible Patersonia
Where is Patersonia inflexa native to?
Australia
Species in the Patersonia genus
Patersonia novoguineensis, Patersonia occidentalis, Patersonia pygmaea, Patersonia umbrosa, Patersonia rudis, Patersonia sericea, Patersonia maxwellii, Patersonia spirafolia, Patersonia argyrea, Patersonia juncea, Patersonia graminea, Patersonia babianoides, Patersonia borneensis, Patersonia limbata, Patersonia lanata, Patersonia inaequalis, Patersonia drummondii, Patersonia fragilis, Patersonia glabrata, Patersonia macrantha, Patersonia lowii, Patersonia neocaledonica, Patersonia inflexa, Patersonia philippinensis, Patersonia sumatrensis,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121385-1: Based on the initial data import