Sisyrinchium bermudiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bermudiana
ID:
788328
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 954. 1753 [1 May 1753]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787661
Common Names
- Bermuda Sisyrinchium
- Sisyrinchium bermudiana
- Bermuda Blue-Eyed-Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium bermudiana (also called Bermuda blue-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to North and South America. It is a member of the iris family and is characterized by its small, grass-like leaves and blue flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium bermudiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyrinchium bermudiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium bermudiana is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Once established, it needs little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium bermudiana
Sisyrinchium bermudiana is native to Bermuda and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Sisyrinchium bermudiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium bermudiana?
Sisyrinchium bermudiana
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium bermudiana?
Bermudian blue-eyed grass
What is the natural distribution of Sisyrinchium bermudiana?
North America, from British Columbia to California
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-326267: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.