Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
716239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cout.) Samp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Acad. Polytecn. Porto 7: 1 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715572



Common Names

  • Paradisea lusitanica
  • Lusitanica Paradisea
  • Paradisea Lusitan


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Synonyms

  • Anthericum lusitanicum (Cout.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Paradisea liliastrum lusitanica Cout. [unknown]

Description

Paradisea lusitanica (also called 'Portuguese Rock-rose', 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 lusitanica is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paradisea lusitanica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paradisea lusitanica 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 lusitanica

Paradisea lusitanica is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Paradisea lusitanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paradisea lusitanica?

Paradisea lusitanica

What are the common names of Paradisea lusitanica?

Portuguese Squill

What is the family of Paradisea lusitanica?

Asparagaceae

Species in the Paradisea genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283941: Based on the initial data import
Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.
António Xavier Pereira Coutinho (1851-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cout.' in the authors string.