Patersonia occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
786352
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 304 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785685
Common Names
- Occidentalis Patersonia
- Patersonia occidentalis
- Patersonia occidentalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia occidentalis (also called Purple Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and purple, tubular flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Patersonia occidentalis is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a border plant or as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant are also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Patersonia occidentalis var. angustifolia Benth.Patersonia occidentalis var. occidentalis
Patersonia occidentalis var. latifolia Benth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patersonia occidentalis is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Patersonia occidentalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Patersonia occidentalis
Patersonia occidentalis is native to Australia.
Patersonia occidentalis FAQ
What type of plant is Patersonia occidentalis?
Patersonia occidentalis is a herbaceous perennial.
Where is Patersonia occidentalis native to?
Patersonia occidentalis is native to Australia.
What is the growth rate of Patersonia occidentalis?
Patersonia occidentalis has a moderate growth rate.
Species in the Patersonia genus
Patersonia novoguineensis, Patersonia occidentalis, Patersonia pygmaea, Patersonia umbrosa, Patersonia rudis, Patersonia sericea, Patersonia maxwellii, Patersonia spirafolia, Patersonia argyrea, Patersonia juncea, Patersonia graminea, Patersonia babianoides, Patersonia borneensis, Patersonia limbata, Patersonia lanata, Patersonia inaequalis, Patersonia drummondii, Patersonia fragilis, Patersonia glabrata, Patersonia macrantha, Patersonia lowii, Patersonia neocaledonica, Patersonia inflexa, Patersonia philippinensis, Patersonia sumatrensis,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324217: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.