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Spring starflower

Ipheion uniflorum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Amaryllidaceae ›Genus: Ipheion

About

Ipheion uniflorum is a species of flowering plant, related to the onions, so is placed in the allium subfamily (Allioideae) of the Amaryllidaceae. It is known by the common name springstar, or spring starflower. Along with all the species of the genus Ipheion, some sources place it in the genus Tristagma, but research published in 2010 suggested that this is not correct. It is native to Argentina and Uruguay, but is widely cultivated as an ornamental...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spring starflower?
The scientific name of Spring starflower is Ipheion uniflorum.
What kingdom does Spring starflower belong to?
Spring starflower belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Spring starflower belong to?
Spring starflower belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Spring starflower belong to?
Spring starflower belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Spring starflower belong to?
Spring starflower belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Spring starflower belong to?
Spring starflower belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae.
What genus does Spring starflower belong to?
Spring starflower belongs to the genus Ipheion.