Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
arguellesiae
ID:
786885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ceja, Espejo & López-Ferr.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 44: 88 (1998).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786218

Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium Arguellesiae
  • Arguelles' Blue-Eyed Grass
  • Arguelles' Sisyrinchium

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Description

Sisyrinchium arguellesiae (also called Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces blue flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyrinchium arguellesiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. The plant has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisyrinchium arguellesiae is a yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium arguellesiae is a perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium arguellesiae

Sisyrinchium arguellesiae can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Sisyrinchium arguellesiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium arguellesiae?

Sisyrinchium arguellesiae

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium arguellesiae?

Arguelles' Blue-Eyed Grass

What type of plant is Sisyrinchium arguellesiae?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Sisyrinchium genus

Sisyrinchium trichanthum, Sisyrinchium tenuifolium, Sisyrinchium tinctorium, Sisyrinchium tolucense, Sisyrinchium subnudum, Sisyrinchium unguiculatum, Sisyrinchium unispathaceum, Sisyrinchium vaginatum, Sisyrinchium sellowianum, Sisyrinchium septentrionale, Sisyrinchium setaceum, Sisyrinchium striatum, Sisyrinchium strictum, Sisyrinchium weirii, Sisyrinchium wettsteinii, Sisyrinchium pallidum, Sisyrinchium uliginosum, Sisyrinchium tucumanum, Sisyrinchium soboliferum, Sisyrinchium plicatulum, Sisyrinchium obconicum, Sisyrinchium microbracteatum, Sisyrinchium convallium, Sisyrinchium itabiritense, Sisyrinchium pendulum, Sisyrinchium purpurellum, Sisyrinchium scalarium, Sisyrinchium somuncurense, Sisyrinchium dasyspathum, Sisyrinchium conzattii, Sisyrinchium vestitum, Sisyrinchium parvifolium, Sisyrinchium calathinum, Sisyrinchium hintoniorum, Sisyrinchium xerophyllum, Sisyrinchium novoleonense, Sisyrinchium serrulatum, Sisyrinchium zamudioi, Sisyrinchium densiflorum, Sisyrinchium paramorum, Sisyrinchium marchioides, Sisyrinchium subcernuum, Sisyrinchium arguellesiae, Sisyrinchium martense, Sisyrinchium planicola, Sisyrinchium subalpinum, Sisyrinchium arrayanicum, Sisyrinchium limarinum, Sisyrinchium laevigatum, Sisyrinchium decumbens,

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-324793: Based on the initial data import
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Jacqueline Ceja Romero (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ceja' in the authors string.