Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grisebachii
ID:
232257

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Anexos Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secç. Bot. 1(2): 27 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231588

Common Names

  • Lyroglossa Grisebachii
  • Grisebachii Lyroglossa
  • Grisebachii

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Synonyms

  • Lyroglossa bicolor Schltr. [unknown]
  • Lyroglossa euglossa Hoehne & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Lyroglossa grisebachii euglossa (Kraenzl.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Lyroglossa grisebachii spirata (Hoehne) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Lyroglossa spirata (Hoehne) Garay [unknown]
  • Spiranthes bicolor Griseb. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes euglossa Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes grisebachii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes spirata Hoehne [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos bicolor Schltr. [unknown]
  • Lyroglossa grisebachii grisebachii [unknown]

Description

Lyroglossa grisebachii (also called Grisebach's Lyroglossa, 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

Lyroglossa grisebachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lyroglossa grisebachii 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

Lyroglossa grisebachii 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 Lyroglossa grisebachii

Lyroglossa grisebachii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Lyroglossa grisebachii FAQ

What is the maximum height of Lyroglossa grisebachii?

Lyroglossa grisebachii can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

What type of soil does Lyroglossa grisebachii prefer?

Lyroglossa grisebachii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Lyroglossa grisebachii prefer?

Lyroglossa grisebachii prefers a warm, humid climate.

Species in the Lyroglossa 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-116092: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.