Thysanotus parviflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
749818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brittan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 54: 81 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749151
Common Names
- Parviflorus Thysanotus
- Thysanotus parviflorus
- Thysanotus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thysanotus parviflorus (also called Small-flowered Thysanotus, among many other common names) is a small herb native to Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thysanotus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thysanotus parviflorus has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thysanotus parviflorus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America. It is propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Thysanotus parviflorus
Thysanotus parviflorus is native to Australia. It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Thysanotus parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thysanotus parviflorus?
Thysanotus parviflorus
What is the common name of Thysanotus parviflorus?
Small-flowered Fringe-lily
Where is Thysanotus parviflorus found?
Thysanotus parviflorus is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290368: Based on the initial data import
Norman Henry Brittan (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brittan' in the authors string.