Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
385457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. Umbell. : 58 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384789



Common Names

  • White Laceflower
  • White Laceflower
  • White Laceflower


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Synonyms

  • Lisaea grandiflora Boiss. [unknown]
  • Orlaya media Calest. [unknown]
  • Platyspermum grandiflorum (L.) Mertens & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Caucalis grandiflora L. [unknown]
  • Orlaya platycarpos Koch [unknown]

Description

Orlaya grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Orlaya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white and tubular, with a yellow throat. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Orlaya grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orlaya grandiflora has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orlaya grandiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.

Where to Find Orlaya grandiflora

Orlaya grandiflora is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Orlaya grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orlaya grandiflora?

Orlaya grandiflora

What is the common name of Orlaya grandiflora?

Large-flowered Orlaya

What is the natural habitat of Orlaya grandiflora?

Dry, open forests and woodlands

Species in the Orlaya genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2390188: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Georg Franz Hoffmann (1760-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffm.' in the authors string.