Status:
valid
Authors:
Bucher
Source:
iplants
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 61: 286 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786647
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium Groenlandicum
- Greenland Blue-Eyed Grass
- Greenland Blue-Eyed-Grass
Description
Sisyrinchium groenlandicum (also called Groenlandic Blue-Eyed-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces star-shaped flowers with bright blue petals.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium groenlandicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is used to treat respiratory infections and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sisyrinchium groenlandicum are typically blue in color, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium groenlandicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium groenlandicum
Sisyrinchium groenlandicum is native to Greenland and is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Sisyrinchium groenlandicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium groenlandicum?
Sisyrinchium groenlandicum
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium groenlandicum?
Groenlandic blue-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium groenlandicum?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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,