Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
macranthum
ID:
787172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 326 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786505

Common Names

  • Macranthum Blue-Eyed Grass
  • Macranthum Sisyrinchium
  • Large-Flowered Blue-Eyed Grass

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Description

Sisyrinchium macranthum (also called Large-Flowered Blue-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyrinchium macranthum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and to provide ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisyrinchium macranthum is a small, star-shaped flower with six petals, each petal having a yellow center and blue edges. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium macranthum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which is the preferred method.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium macranthum

Sisyrinchium macranthum is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas.

Sisyrinchium macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium macranthum?

Sisyrinchium macranthum

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium macranthum?

Large-flowered Blue-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium macranthum?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-325066: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.