Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
359326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 527 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358658



Common Names

  • Linconia peruviana
  • Peruvian Linconia
  • Linconia


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Description

Linconia peruviana (also called Peruvian lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas in the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Linconia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linconia peruviana has small, white flowers in clusters of three, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The seeds are small, winged, and are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a tuft of needle-like leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linconia peruviana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Linconia peruviana

Linconia peruviana is native to Peru and other parts of South America.

Linconia peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linconia peruviana?

Linconia peruviana

What is the common name of Linconia peruviana?

Peruvian linconia

What is the natural habitat of Linconia peruviana?

It is found in moist forests in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,