Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Goldblatt & Marais
Source:
iplants
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 66: 849 (1979 publ. 1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786397
Common Names
- Euryphyllus Savannosiphon
- Euryphyllus Savannosiphon
- Euryphyllus Savannosiphon Orchid
Description
Savannosiphon euryphyllus (also called Euryphyllous Savannosiphon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves, and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its flowers are white to pale blue, with yellow centers, and arranged in umbels. It grows in moist savannas, grasslands, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Savannosiphon euryphyllus is a perennial plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Savannosiphon euryphyllus has small, star-shaped flowers with six petals and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have linear leaves that are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Savannosiphon euryphyllus is a hardy perennial that is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers moist, humus-rich soils. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in containers in a cold frame in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Savannosiphon euryphyllus
Savannosiphon euryphyllus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas and Oklahoma.
Savannosiphon euryphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Savannosiphon euryphyllus?
Savannosiphon euryphyllus
What type of plant is Savannosiphon euryphyllus?
It is a flowering plant
Where does Savannosiphon euryphyllus grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Savannosiphon genus
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,