Sisyrinchium tofoense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tofoense
ID:
800867
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Onira 8: 20 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800201
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium tofoense
- Tofoense Sisyrinchium
- Sisyrinchium tofoense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium tofoense (also called 'Tofo 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 tofoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyrinchium tofoense is white with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium tofoense 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 tofoense
Sisyrinchium tofoense is native to Venezuela and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Sisyrinchium tofoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium tofoense?
Sisyrinchium tofoense
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium tofoense?
Tofoense Sisyrinchium
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium tofoense?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-338649: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.