Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
curnberlegii
ID:
715759

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Larsen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 119: 198 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715092



Common Names

  • Peliosanthes curnberlegii
  • Cumberlege's Peliosanthes
  • Cumberlege's Lily


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Description

Peliosanthes curnberlegii (also called Curlyleg, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in heathland and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes curnberlegii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peliosanthes curnberlegii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes curnberlegii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Peliosanthes curnberlegii

Peliosanthes curnberlegii is found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Peliosanthes curnberlegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes curnberlegii?

Peliosanthes curnberlegii

What is the common name of Peliosanthes curnberlegii?

Cumberleg's lily

What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes curnberlegii?

It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along streambanks.

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

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-283871: Based on the initial data import
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.