Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 7: 37 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786948
Common Names
- Juncifolious Thereianthus
- Juncifolious Star-Violet
- Juncifolious Star-Lily
Description
Thereianthus juncifolius (also called Rush-leaved Thereianthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Thereianthus juncifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thereianthus juncifolius are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thereianthus juncifolius is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location until it has rooted.
Where to Find Thereianthus juncifolius
Thereianthus juncifolius is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Thereianthus juncifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thereianthus juncifolius?
Thereianthus juncifolius
What is the common name of Thereianthus juncifolius?
Juncifolius Thereianthus
What is the natural habitat of Thereianthus juncifolius?
Thereianthus juncifolius is native to Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Thereianthus genus
Thereianthus bracteolatus,
Thereianthus spicatus,
Thereianthus racemosus,
Thereianthus minutus,
Thereianthus longicollis,
Thereianthus ixioides,
Thereianthus juncifolius,
Thereianthus montanus,
Thereianthus elandsmontanus,
Thereianthus bulbiferus,
Thereianthus intermedius,
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,