Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
464217

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 497 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463549



Common Names

  • Excelsa Lyginia
  • Tall Lyginia
  • Tall-stemmed Lyginia


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Description

Lyginia excelsa (also called 'Tall Lyginia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lyginia excelsa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyginia excelsa has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyginia excelsa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Lyginia excelsa

Lyginia excelsa can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in Europe and Asia.

Lyginia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyginia excelsa?

Lyginia excelsa

What type of plant is Lyginia excelsa?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the bloom time of Lyginia excelsa?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Lyginia genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252710: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.