Sisyrinchium densiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflorum
ID:
786855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Onira 3: 37 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786188
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium Densiflorum
- Dense-Flowered Blue-Eyed Grass
- Dense-Flowered Sisyrinchium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium densiflorum (also called Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a small, clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves and star-shaped, bright blue flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisyrinchium densiflorum has small, blue flowers with three petals and three stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium densiflorum is a species of flowering perennial in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium densiflorum
Sisyrinchium densiflorum can be found in South America.
Sisyrinchium densiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium densiflorum?
Sisyrinchium densiflorum
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium densiflorum?
Dense-Flowered Blue-Eyed Grass
What type of plant is Sisyrinchium densiflorum?
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-324766: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.