Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 89: . 1931.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639293
Common Names
- Deilanthe peersii
- Peersii Deilanthe
- Deilanthe Peersii
Synonyms
- Aloinopsis peersii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cheiridopsis noctiflora L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cheiridopsis victoris L.Bolus [unknown]
- Nananthus peersii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cheiridopsis peersii L.Bolus [illegitimate]
- Mesembryanthemum peersii L.Bolus ex Hill [illegitimate]
- Nananthus soehlemannii F.A.Haage [illegitimate]
- Nananthus soehlemannii H.Jacobsen [invalid]
Description
Deilanthe peersii (also called Peers' 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 peersii 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 peersii are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deilanthe peersii 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 peersii
Deilanthe peersii is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Deilanthe peersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deilanthe peersii?
Deilanthe peersii
What is the common name of Deilanthe peersii?
Peer's Pineapple Lily
What is the natural habitat of Deilanthe peersii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Deilanthe genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family