Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wangariensis
ID:
749080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brittan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 102: 55 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748413



Common Names

  • Thysanotus Wangariensis
  • Wangari's Thysanotus
  • Wangari's Thysanotus Wangariensis


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Description

Thysanotus wangariensis (also called 'Wangari's Thysanotus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a herb, growing in open woodlands and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Thysanotus wangariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thysanotus wangariensis has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thysanotus wangariensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Thysanotus wangariensis

Thysanotus wangariensis is native to China and is found in the wild in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Thysanotus wangariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thysanotus wangariensis?

Thysanotus wangariensis

What is the common name of Thysanotus wangariensis?

Wangari's Fringe-lily

What is the natural habitat of Thysanotus wangariensis?

Tropical rainforests in Africa

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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