Status:
valid
Authors:
Brittan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 54: 90 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748512
Common Names
- Thysanotus speckii
- Speckii Thysanotus
- Speckii Fringe Lily
Description
Thysanotus speckii (also called Thysanotus speckii, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thysanotus spiniger is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thysanotus speckii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thysanotus speckii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Thysanotus speckii
Thysanotus speckii can be found in Australia.
Thysanotus speckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thysanotus speckii?
Thysanotus speckii
What is the common name of Thysanotus speckii?
Speckii Thysanotus
What is the natural habitat of Thysanotus speckii?
Thysanotus speckii 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,