Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hilmarii
ID:
639960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Illustr. Handb. Succ. Pl. Aizoaceae A-E: 183. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639292



Common Names

  • Deilanthe hilmarii
  • Hilmarii Deilanthe
  • Deilanthe Hilmarii


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Synonyms

  • Nananthus hilmarii (L.Bolus) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Aloinopsis hilmarii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Cheiridopsis hilmarii L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Deilanthe hilmarii (also called Hilmar's False-Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to Bolivia and Paraguay. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Deilanthe hilmarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Deilanthe hilmarii are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deilanthe hilmarii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be propagated from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Deilanthe hilmarii

Deilanthe hilmarii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Deilanthe hilmarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deilanthe hilmarii?

Deilanthe hilmarii

What is the common name of Deilanthe hilmarii?

Hilmar's Pineapple Lily

What is the natural habitat of Deilanthe hilmarii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Deilanthe genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639292: Based on the initial data import