Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borbonica
ID:
787850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pourr.) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 571 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787183

Common Names

  • Watsonia Borbonica
  • Borbonica Watsonia
  • Pink Star

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Description

Watsonia borbonica (also called Bourbon Watsonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Watsonia borbonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make cut flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Watsonia borbonica sub. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt
Watsonia borbonica sub. borbonica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Watsonia borbonica is a bright pink, tubular shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Watsonia borbonica is a perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in individual containers.

Where to Find Watsonia borbonica

Watsonia borbonica can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Watsonia borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Watsonia borbonica?

Watsonia borbonica

What is the common name of Watsonia borbonica?

Borbonica Watsonia

Where is Watsonia borbonica native to?

South Africa

Species in the Watsonia genus

Watsonia densiflora, Watsonia distans, Watsonia dubia, Watsonia angusta, Watsonia bachmannii, Watsonia galpinii, Watsonia emiliae, Watsonia coccinea, Watsonia lepida, Watsonia latifolia, Watsonia laccata, Watsonia knysnana, Watsonia hysterantha, Watsonia humilis, Watsonia gladioloides, Watsonia fourcadei, Watsonia fergusoniae, Watsonia borbonica, Watsonia rourkei, Watsonia elsiae, Watsonia canaliculata, Watsonia pulchra, Watsonia mtamvunae, Watsonia bella, Watsonia pondoensis, Watsonia inclinata, Watsonia amatolae, Watsonia paucifolia, Watsonia amabilis, Watsonia confusa, Watsonia minima, Watsonia aletroides, Watsonia stokoei, Watsonia zeyheri, Watsonia wilmsii, Watsonia wilmaniae, Watsonia watsonioides, Watsonia transvaalensis, Watsonia tabularis, Watsonia strubeniae, Watsonia strictiflora, Watsonia occulta, Watsonia vanderspuyae, Watsonia marginata, Watsonia marlothii, Watsonia stenosiphon, Watsonia meriana, Watsonia versfeldii, Watsonia longifolia, Watsonia spectabilis,

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-325753: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.