Sisyrinchium platycaule - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycaule
ID:
787208
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 132 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786541
Common Names
- Broad-Stemmed Blue-Eyed Grass
- Sisyrinchium Platycaule
- Broad-Stemmed Sisyrinchium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium platycaule (also called Broad-Stemmed Blue-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, star-shaped flowers with blue petals.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium platycaule is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover and in rock gardens. It is also a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyrinchium platycaule is a star-shaped, blue-violet flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium platycaule is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in early summer. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the plants should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium platycaule
Sisyrinchium platycaule can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.
Sisyrinchium platycaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium platycaule?
Sisyrinchium platycaule
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium platycaule?
Broad-leaved blue-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium platycaule?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-325099: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.