Sisyrinchium subnudum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subnudum
ID:
786244
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 385 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785577
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium subnudum
- Sisyrinchium subnudum
- Sisyrinchium subnudum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium subnudum (also called Nodding Blue-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and the flowers are blue with yellow centers. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium subnudum is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisyrinchium subnudum has small, blue-violet flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium subnudum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium subnudum
Sisyrinchium subnudum is native to Mexico.
Sisyrinchium subnudum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium subnudum?
Sisyrinchium subnudum
What is the family of Sisyrinchium subnudum?
Iridaceae
What is the natural distribution of Sisyrinchium subnudum?
South America
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-324101: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.