Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 283 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748502
Common Names
- Thysanotus sparteus
- Sparteus Thysanotus
- Sparteus Fringe Lily
Description
Thysanotus sparteus (also called Sparteus thysanotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist, shady, wooded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thysanotus sparteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thysanotus sparteus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thysanotus sparteus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered.
Where to Find Thysanotus sparteus
Thysanotus sparteus can be found in Australia.
Thysanotus sparteus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thysanotus sparteus?
Thysanotus sparteus
What is the common name of Thysanotus sparteus?
Sparteus Thysanotus
What is the natural habitat of Thysanotus sparteus?
Thysanotus sparteus is native to China
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,