Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
zamudioi
ID:
786853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espejo, López-Ferr. & Ceja

Source:
iplants

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 45: 44 (1998).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786186



Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium Zamudioi
  • Zamudio's Blue-Eyed Grass
  • Zamudio's Sisyrinchium


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Description

Sisyrinchium zamudioi (also called Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a small, clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves and star-shaped, bright blue flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyrinchium zamudioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisyrinchium zamudioi is a star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium zamudioi is a species of flowering perennial in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium zamudioi

Sisyrinchium zamudioi can be found in South America.

Sisyrinchium zamudioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium zamudioi?

Sisyrinchium zamudioi

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium zamudioi?

Zamudio's Blue-Eyed Grass

What type of plant is Sisyrinchium zamudioi?

Herbaceous perennial

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-324764: Based on the initial data import
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Jacqueline Ceja Romero (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ceja' in the authors string.