Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
isopetala
ID:
796192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Onira 9: 61 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795525



Common Names

  • Gilliesia isopetala
  • Isopetala Star Orchid
  • Isopetala Orchid


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Description

Gilliesia isopetala (also called Isopetalous Gilliesia, among many other common names) is a deciduous, woody shrub native to Australia. It has white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gilliesia isopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gilliesia isopetala has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilliesia isopetala is a perennial climber native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take a cutting of around 10 cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sheltered position and keep the soil moist. After a few weeks, the cutting should have rooted and can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Gilliesia isopetala

Gilliesia isopetala is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in nurseries that specialize in tropical plants.

Gilliesia isopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilliesia isopetala?

Gilliesia isopetala

What is the common name of Gilliesia isopetala?

Isopetalous gilliesia

What is the family of Gilliesia isopetala?

Apocynaceae

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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