Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
1321363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 521 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333817



Common Names

  • Sumatrensis Patersonia
  • Patersonia Sumatrensis
  • Sumatrensis Patersonia


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Description

Patersonia sumatrensis (also called 'Sumatran Patersonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Sumatra, 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 sumatrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Patersonia sumatrensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Patersonia sumatrensis 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 sumatrensis

Patersonia sumatrensis is found in Sumatra.

Patersonia sumatrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Patersonia sumatrensis?

Patersonia sumatrensis

What is the common name of Patersonia sumatrensis?

Sumatran Patersonia

Where is Patersonia sumatrensis native to?

Sumatra

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.