Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyallii
ID:
517313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 92 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516645

Common Names

  • Lyall's Thistle
  • Lyall Thistle
  • Lyallii Thistle

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Description

Aciphylla lyallii (also called Lyall's Spaniard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stout, woody rootstock and a tuft of leaves. It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops and scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aciphylla lyallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aciphylla lyallii is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciphylla lyallii is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Aciphylla lyallii

Aciphylla lyallii is found in New Zealand, in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Aciphylla lyallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciphylla lyallii?

Aciphylla lyallii

What is the common name of Aciphylla lyallii?

Mountain Spaniard

What type of plant is Aciphylla lyallii?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Aciphylla genus

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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