Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
rectivalvatum
ID:
810892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Onira 10: 68 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810226



Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum
  • Sisyrinchium
  • Rectivalvatum


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Description

Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum (also called Rectangular-valved 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 rectivalvatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum 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 rectivalvatum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum

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

Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum?

Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum?

Rectivalvatum's Sisyrinchium

Where is Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum found?

Sisyrinchium rectivalvatum 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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