Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
unguiculatum
ID:
786248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 326. 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785581

Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium unguiculatum
  • Sisyrinchium unguiculatum
  • Sisyrinchium unguiculatum

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Description

Sisyrinchium unguiculatum (also called Slender 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 unguiculatum 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 unguiculatum has small, blue-violet flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium unguiculatum 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 unguiculatum

Sisyrinchium unguiculatum is native to Mexico.

Sisyrinchium unguiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium unguiculatum?

Sisyrinchium unguiculatum

What is the family of Sisyrinchium unguiculatum?

Iridaceae

What is the natural distribution of Sisyrinchium unguiculatum?

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-324107: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.