Bolusiella iridifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iridifolia
ID:
349436
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 106 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348768
Common Names
- Iridifolia Sedge
- Bolusiella Iridifolia
- Bolusiella Iridifolia
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- Listrostachys iridifolia Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Bolusiella iridifolia (also called African iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to Africa. It is a tufted plant with long, narrow leaves and small, blue flowers. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Bolusiella iridifolia is a species of plant found in South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bolusiella iridifolia sub. iridifoliaBolusiella iridifolia sub. picea P.J.Cribb
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bolusiella iridifolia has small, white flowers and small, brown, triangular seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bolusiella iridifolia is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in clumps. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Bolusiella iridifolia
Bolusiella iridifolia can be found in South Africa.
Bolusiella iridifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bolusiella iridifolia?
Bolusiella iridifolia
What is the common name of Bolusiella iridifolia?
Iris-leaved Bolusiella
What is the natural habitat of Bolusiella iridifolia?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands
Species in the Bolusiella genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22856: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.