Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 229 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918691
Common Names
- Pseudogaltonia liliiflora
- Lily-flowered Pseudogaltonia
- Pseudogaltonia liliiflora
Description
Pseudogaltonia liliiflora (also called 'Lily of the Valley Tree', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests. It has dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudogaltonia liliiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudogaltonia liliiflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudogaltonia liliiflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Pseudogaltonia liliiflora
Pseudogaltonia liliiflora is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Pseudogaltonia 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,