Sisyrinchium weirii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weirii
ID:
786780
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 268 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786113
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium weirii
- Weir's Blue-Eyed Grass
- Weir's Blue Eyed Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium weirii (also called Weir's Blue-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the United States and is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky slopes. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and showy, star-shaped flowers with blue petals.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium weirii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisyrinchium weirii has small, blue flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Sisyrinchium weirii is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The plants should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium weirii
Sisyrinchium weirii can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Sisyrinchium weirii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium weirii?
Sisyrinchium weirii
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium weirii?
Weir's Blue-eyed Grass
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium weirii?
Sandy or rocky soils in the southeastern United States
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-324657: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.