Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ravenna) Lovo & A.Gil
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(3): 515. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426860
Common Names
- Deluciris rupestris
- Rock Deluciris
- Rock Deluciris Grass
Description
Deluciris rupestris (also called Rock Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Deluciris rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deluciris rupestris is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deluciris rupestris is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Deluciris rupestris
Deluciris rupestris is native to Borneo and can be found in limestone hills and rocky areas.
Species in the Deluciris genus
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
Juliana Lovo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lovo' in the authors string.