Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
montigena
ID:
783479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 50: 51 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782812

Common Names

  • Hesperantha montigena
  • Montane Hesperantha
  • Montane Star Flower

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Description

Hesperantha montigena (also called Mountain Hesperantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa, from the Western Cape north to KwaZulu-Natal. It grows in grassland, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperantha montigena is a popular ornamental plant. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pale pink to white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperantha montigena is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Hesperantha montigena

Hesperantha montigena can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Hesperantha montigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperantha montigena?

Hesperantha montigena

What is the family of Hesperantha montigena?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Hesperantha montigena?

Montigena

Species in the Hesperantha genus

Hesperantha acuta, Hesperantha alborosea, Hesperantha bachmannii, Hesperantha ballii, Hesperantha baurii, Hesperantha brevicaulis, Hesperantha brevifolia, Hesperantha bulbifera, Hesperantha candida, Hesperantha cedarmontana, Hesperantha ciliolata, Hesperantha coccinea, Hesperantha crocopsis, Hesperantha cucullata, Hesperantha curvula, Hesperantha elsiae, Hesperantha erecta, Hesperantha falcata, Hesperantha fibrosa, Hesperantha flava, Hesperantha flexuosa, Hesperantha glareosa, Hesperantha gracilis, Hesperantha grandiflora, Hesperantha hantamensis, Hesperantha humilis, Hesperantha hutchingsiae, Hesperantha huttonii, Hesperantha hygrophila, Hesperantha ingeliensis, Hesperantha juncifolia, Hesperantha karooica, Hesperantha lactea, Hesperantha latifolia, Hesperantha leucantha, Hesperantha longicollis, Hesperantha longituba, Hesperantha luticola, Hesperantha marlothii, Hesperantha minima, Hesperantha modesta, Hesperantha montigena, Hesperantha muirii, Hesperantha namaquana, Hesperantha oligantha, Hesperantha pallescens, Hesperantha pauciflora, Hesperantha petitiana, Hesperantha pilosa, Hesperantha pseudopilosa,

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-321300: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.