Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 203 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380689
Common Names
- Brachycorythis lastii
- Lastii Brachycorythis
- Lastii
Synonyms
- Schwartzkopffia angolensis Schltr. [unknown]
- Schwartzkopffia lastii Schltr. [unknown]
- Brachycorythis schlechteri Geerinck [unknown]
Description
Brachycorythis lastii (also called Last's Brachycorythis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers, native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brachycorythis lastii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachycorythis lastii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachycorythis lastii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in the spring, and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Brachycorythis lastii prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Brachycorythis lastii
Brachycorythis lastii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Brachycorythis lastii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachycorythis lastii?
Brachycorythis lastii
What is the common name of Brachycorythis lastii?
Last's Brachycorythis
What is the family of Brachycorythis lastii?
Iridaceae
Species in the Brachycorythis genus
Brachycorythis acuta,
Brachycorythis angolensis,
Brachycorythis basifoliata,
Brachycorythis buchananii,
Brachycorythis congoensis,
Brachycorythis conica,
Brachycorythis disoides,
Brachycorythis friesii,
Brachycorythis galeandra,
Brachycorythis helferi,
Brachycorythis henryi,
Brachycorythis iantha,
Brachycorythis inhambanensis,
Brachycorythis kalbreyeri,
Brachycorythis laotica,
Brachycorythis lastii,
Brachycorythis macowaniana,
Brachycorythis macrantha,
Brachycorythis mixta,
Brachycorythis obcordata,
Brachycorythis ovata,
Brachycorythis paucifolia,
Brachycorythis pilosa,
Brachycorythis pleistophylla,
Brachycorythis pubescens,
Brachycorythis pumilio,
Brachycorythis rhodostachys,
Brachycorythis sceptrum,
Brachycorythis splendida,
Brachycorythis tanganyikensis,
Brachycorythis tenuior,
Brachycorythis thorelii,
Brachycorythis velutina,
Brachycorythis wightii,
Brachycorythis neglecta,
Brachycorythis peitawuensis,
Brachycorythis youngii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,