Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
paucispathum
ID:
810891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 10 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810225

Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium paucispathum
  • Sisyrinchium
  • Paucispathum

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Description

Sisyrinchium paucispathum (also called Few-flowered Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, star-shaped, blue flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyrinchium paucispathum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sisyrinchium paucispathum are yellow and star-shaped, with six petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-coated nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium paucispathum is a herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a medium with good drainage.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium paucispathum

Sisyrinchium paucispathum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Sisyrinchium paucispathum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium paucispathum?

Sisyrinchium paucispathum

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium paucispathum?

Paucispathum's Sisyrinchium

Where is Sisyrinchium paucispathum found?

Sisyrinchium paucispathum is found in the Andes region

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,

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