Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
subtile
ID:
800866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Onira 8: 49 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800200



Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium subtile
  • Subtile Sisyrinchium
  • Sisyrinchium subtile


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Description

Sisyrinchium subtile (also called 'Slender Blue-Eyed Grass', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyrinchium subtile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy purple flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisyrinchium subtile is white with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium subtile is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium subtile

Sisyrinchium subtile is native to Venezuela and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.

Sisyrinchium subtile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium subtile?

Sisyrinchium subtile

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium subtile?

Subtle Sisyrinchium

What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium subtile?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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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