Dierama densiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marais
Source:
iplants
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 105 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789292
Common Names
- Dense-Flower Wandflower
- Dense-Flower Harebell
- Dense-Flower Angel's Fishing Rod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dierama densiflorum (also called Dense-flowered Hairbells, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is characterized by its long, slender, arching stems and its bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dierama densiflorum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and as a dried flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dierama densiflorum is a pink, bell-shaped flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dierama densiflorum is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Dierama densiflorum
Dierama densiflorum is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State.
Dierama densiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dierama densiflorum?
Dierama densiflorum
Where is Dierama densiflorum found?
Dierama densiflorum is found in South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Dierama densiflorum?
Dierama densiflorum is an evergreen perennial with a clumping growth habit.
Species in the Dierama genus
Dierama adelphicum, Dierama ambiguum, Dierama argyreum, Dierama atrum, Dierama cooperi, Dierama cupuliflorum, Dierama densiflorum, Dierama dissimile, Dierama dracomontanum, Dierama dubium, Dierama elatum, Dierama erectum, Dierama floriferum, Dierama formosum, Dierama galpinii, Dierama gracile, Dierama grandiflorum, Dierama igneum, Dierama insigne, Dierama inyangense, Dierama jucundum, Dierama latifolium, Dierama longistylum, Dierama luteoalbidum, Dierama medium, Dierama mobile, Dierama mossii, Dierama nebrownii, Dierama nixonianum, Dierama pallidum, Dierama parviflorum, Dierama pauciflorum, Dierama pendulum, Dierama pictum, Dierama plowesii, Dierama pulcherrimum, Dierama pumilum, Dierama reynoldsii, Dierama robustum, Dierama sertum, Dierama trichorhizum, Dierama tyrium, Dierama tysonii, Dierama luteo-albidum,
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-327895: Based on the initial data import
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.