Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 87 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366774
Common Names
- Lysiana linearifolia
- Linearifolia Lysiana
- Lysiana
Synonyms
- Loranthus mitchellianus Blakely [unknown]
- Loranthus linearifolius Hook. [unknown]
Description
Lysiana linearifolia (also called White-flowered Lysiana, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lysiana linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lysiana linearifolia is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a single stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lysiana linearifolia is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 1 m apart.
Where to Find Lysiana linearifolia
Lysiana linearifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the coastal areas of the continent.
Lysiana linearifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysiana linearifolia?
Lysiana linearifolia
What are the common names of Lysiana linearifolia?
Linear-leaved Lysiana
What is the hardiness zone of Lysiana linearifolia?
7-10
Species in the Lysiana genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,