Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevifolius
ID:
749539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brittan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 43: 12 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748872



Common Names

  • Thysanotus Brevifolius
  • Brevifolius Thysanotus
  • Thysanotus Brevifolius


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Description

Thysanotus brevifolius (also called Short-leaved Fringe-lily, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has simple, alternate leaves and white, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thysanotus brevifolius is used in gardens as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a houseplant and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thysanotus brevifolius has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thysanotus brevifolius is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Thysanotus brevifolius

Thysanotus brevifolius can be found in Australia.

Thysanotus brevifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thysanotus brevifolius?

Thysanotus brevifolius

What are the common names of Thysanotus brevifolius?

Fringed lily, Fringed lily-of-the-valley

What is the natural habitat of Thysanotus brevifolius?

Thysanotus brevifolius is found in moist to wet forests, woodlands, and grasslands in Australia.

Species in the Thysanotus genus

Thysanotus glaucifolius, Thysanotus fastigiatus, Thysanotus lavanduliflorus, Thysanotus newbeyi, Thysanotus wangariensis, Thysanotus rectantherus, Thysanotus teretifolius, Thysanotus scaber, Thysanotus sparteus, Thysanotus speckii, Thysanotus spiniger, Thysanotus tenellus, Thysanotus tenuis, Thysanotus thyrsoideus, Thysanotus triandrus, Thysanotus tuberosus, Thysanotus vernalis, Thysanotus virgatus, Thysanotus ramulosus, Thysanotus baueri, Thysanotus acerosifolius, Thysanotus anceps, Thysanotus arbuscula, Thysanotus arenarius, Thysanotus cymosus, Thysanotus banksii, Thysanotus brachiatus, Thysanotus brachyantherus, Thysanotus brevifolius, Thysanotus chinensis, Thysanotus sabulosus, Thysanotus asper, Thysanotus nudicaulis, Thysanotus juncifolius, Thysanotus manglesianus, Thysanotus isantherus, Thysanotus parviflorus, Thysanotus patersonii, Thysanotus pauciflorus, Thysanotus pseudojunceus, Thysanotus pyramidalis, Thysanotus multiflorus, Thysanotus fractiflexus, Thysanotus dichotomus, Thysanotus exiliflorus, Thysanotus formosus, Thysanotus gageoides, Thysanotus glaucus, Thysanotus gracilis, Thysanotus unicupensis,

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,

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