Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
ensigerum
ID:
786935

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.P.Bicknell

Source:
iplants

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 580 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786268

Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium ensigerum
  • Sword-Leaf Blue-Eyed Grass
  • Sword Leaf Blue Eyed Grass

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Description

Sisyrinchium ensigerum (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 ensigerum 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

The flower of Sisyrinchium ensigerum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium ensigerum 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 ensigerum

Sisyrinchium ensigerum can be found in Brazil.

Sisyrinchium ensigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium ensigerum?

Sisyrinchium ensigerum

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium ensigerum?

Sword-Leaved Blue-Eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium ensigerum?

It is native to Brazil

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-324838: Based on the initial data import
Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Bicknell' in the authors string.