Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
palmeri
ID:
766312

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Hill ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1873: 606 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765645



Common Names

  • Palmer's Doryanthes
  • Palmer's Gymea Lily
  • Palmer's Spear Lily


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Description

Doryanthes palmeri (also called Palmer's Spear Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in dry grassland, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Doryanthes palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doryanthes palmeri is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doryanthes palmeri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and the roots divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. Replant the sections and water well.

Where to Find Doryanthes palmeri

Doryanthes palmeri is native to Australia.

Doryanthes palmeri FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Doryanthes palmeri?

Doryanthes palmeri is native to Australia.

What is the growth rate of Doryanthes palmeri?

Doryanthes palmeri has a slow to medium growth rate.

What is the soil type preferred by Doryanthes palmeri?

Doryanthes palmeri prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Doryanthes genus

Species in the Doryanthaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304543: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Walter Hill (1819-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Hill' in the authors string.