Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
foliosus
ID:
790062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Not. Mens. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. 21(249): 8. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789395

Common Names

  • Foliosus Ennealophus
  • Foliosus Wandflower
  • Foliosus Harebell

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Description

Ennealophus foliosus (also called Leafy Starflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family. It is native to Bolivia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It grows to a height of 0.5 m, and has small, star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color and are surrounded by large, leaf-like bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Ennealophus foliosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. It is known to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ennealophus foliosus sub. amazonicus (N.E.Br.) Ravenna
Ennealophus foliosus sub. foliosus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ennealophus foliosus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ennealophus foliosus is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Ennealophus foliosus

Ennealophus foliosus is native to Bolivia and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Ennealophus foliosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ennealophus foliosus?

Ennealophus foliosus

What is the common name of Ennealophus foliosus?

Leafy Starflower

Where is Ennealophus foliosus native to?

Bolivia

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-327997: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.