Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Bertol.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 4: 133 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715562
Common Names
- Paradisea liliastrum
- Liliastrum Paradisea
- Paradisea Liliastr
Synonyms
- Czackia liliastrum (L.) Andrz. [unknown]
- Czackia liliiflora Friche-Joset & Montandon [unknown]
- Hemerocallis liliastrum L. [unknown]
- Liliastrum album Link [unknown]
- Liliastrum liliforme (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Liliastrum liliastrum (L.) A.Lyons [unknown]
- Ornithogalum liliforme Lam. [unknown]
- Paradisea hemeroanthericoides Mazzuc. [unknown]
- Phalangium liliastrum (L.) Brot. [unknown]
- Pleisolirion liliastrum (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Anthericum graminiforme Dulac [unknown]
- Anthericum liliastrum (L.) L. [unknown]
Description
Paradisea liliastrum (also called 'Lily-of-the-Valley Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Middle East and parts of Central Asia, and grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paradisea liliastrum is a hardy shrub that can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract birds and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paradisea liliastrum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paradisea liliastrum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Paradisea liliastrum
Paradisea liliastrum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Paradisea liliastrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paradisea liliastrum?
Paradisea liliastrum
What is the common name of Paradisea liliastrum?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Paradisea liliastrum?
Tropical forests
Species in the Paradisea genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
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Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,