Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
triandrus
ID:
749208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 284 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748541



Common Names

  • Thysanotus Triandrus
  • Fringed Lily
  • Fringed Thysanotus


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Synonyms

  • Chlamysporum triandrum (Labill.) Salisb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum triandrum Labill. [unknown]
  • Thysanotus bentianus Ewart & Jean White [unknown]
  • Thysanotus nanus Endl. [unknown]
  • Thysanotus hispidulus R.Br. [unknown]
  • Thysanotus triandrus bentianus (Ewart & Jean White) Domin [unknown]
  • Thysanotus triandrus hispidulus (R.Br.) Domin [unknown]
  • Thysanotus triandrus pritzelianus Domin [unknown]
  • Thysanotus triandrus praecox Domin [unknown]
  • Thysanotus triandrus tunicatus Domin [unknown]
  • Thysanotus triandrus typicus Domin [deprecated]

Description

Thysanotus triandrus (also called Three-flowered fringe-lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows to a height of 10–30 cm and has narrow, linear leaves. Its flowers are white or pale pink and are arranged in a raceme. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thysanotus triandrus is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thysanotus triandrus are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thysanotus triandrus is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Thysanotus triandrus

Thysanotus triandrus is native to Australia.

Thysanotus triandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thysanotus triandrus?

Thysanotus triandrus

What is the common name of Thysanotus triandrus?

Three-petalled Fringe-lily

What is the natural habitat of Thysanotus triandrus?

Tropical rainforests 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290279: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.