Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herb.) Hunz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Lorentzia 5: 15 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733858
Common Names
- Rhodophiala phycelloides
- Phycelloides Rhodophiala
- Phycelloides Rhodophiala
Description
Rhodophiala phycelloides (also called 'Chilean Bellflower' among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette habit and is characterized by its linear leaves and pink bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodophiala phycelloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a long flowering season.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodophiala phycelloides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodophiala phycelloides is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Offsets should be carefully separated from the parent bulb and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rhodophiala phycelloides
Rhodophiala phycelloides is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rhodophiala phycelloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodophiala phycelloides?
Rhodophiala phycelloides
What is the common name of Rhodophiala phycelloides?
Giant Oxblood Lily
What is the natural habitat of Rhodophiala phycelloides?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Rhodophiala genus
Rhodophiala rosea,
Rhodophiala maculata,
Rhodophiala moelleri,
Rhodophiala montana,
Rhodophiala popetana,
Rhodophiala pratensis,
Rhodophiala splendens,
Rhodophiala tiltilensis,
Rhodophiala chilensis,
Rhodophiala advena,
Rhodophiala ananuca,
Rhodophiala andina,
Rhodophiala araucana,
Rhodophiala bagnoldii,
Rhodophiala bakeri,
Rhodophiala berteroana,
Rhodophiala lineata,
Rhodophiala colonum,
Rhodophiala consobrina,
Rhodophiala flava,
Rhodophiala fulgens,
Rhodophiala bifida,
Rhodophiala phycelloides,
Rhodophiala ovalleana,
Rhodophiala gilliesiana,
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,