Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
iplants
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 106 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786280
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium elmeri
- Elmer's Blue-Eyed Grass
- Elmer's Blue Eyed Grass
Description
Sisyrinchium elmeri (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 southeastern United States and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium elmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyrinchium elmeri is a small, star-shaped flower with 6 yellow petals and a dark purple center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium elmeri 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 Sisyrinchium elmeri
Sisyrinchium elmeri can be found in Costa Rica.
Sisyrinchium elmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium elmeri?
Sisyrinchium elmeri
What type of plant is Sisyrinchium elmeri?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium elmeri?
It is found in moist meadows, grassy areas, and open woodlands
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,