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Hesperantha falcata subsp. falcata

Also known as: Geissorhiza paucifora Baker +5 more
  • Geissorhiza paucifora Baker
  • Hesperantha insipida G.J.Lewis
  • Hesperantha maritima Eckl.
  • Hesperantha pallida Eckl.
  • Hesperantha pentheri Baker
  • Hesperantha trifolia R.C.Foster
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Indigenous to Africa, Hesperantha falcata subsp. falcata is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hesperantha falcata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
South Australia, Western Australia
Base Species & Variations

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