Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
232250

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 325 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231581



Common Names

  • Lyperanthus Suaveolens
  • Suaveolens Lyperanthus
  • Suaveolens


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Synonyms

  • Leptoceras sulphurea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Caladenia suaveolens Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Caladenia sulphurea A.Cunn. [unknown]

Description

Lyperanthus suaveolens (also called Sweet Lyperanthus, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single, bell-shaped, white flower. It is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lyperanthus suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lyperanthus suaveolens is small, white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyperanthus suaveolens is a small, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Lyperanthus suaveolens

Lyperanthus suaveolens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Lyperanthus suaveolens FAQ

What is the maximum height of Lyperanthus suaveolens?

Lyperanthus suaveolens can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

What type of soil does Lyperanthus suaveolens prefer?

Lyperanthus suaveolens prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Lyperanthus suaveolens prefer?

Lyperanthus suaveolens prefers a warm, humid climate.

Species in the Lyperanthus genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116084: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.