Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peersii
ID:
639961

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


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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.

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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

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639293: Based on the initial data import