Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
formosus
ID:
749923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brittan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 43: 10 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749256

Common Names

  • Thysanotus formosus
  • Formosus Thysanotus
  • Formosus Plant

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Description

Thysanotus formosus (also called Beautiful Fringe Lily, among many other common names) is a herbaceous species of the Liliaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thysanotus formosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thysanotus formosus has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have thin stems and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thysanotus formosus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Thysanotus formosus

Thysanotus formosus is native to Australia, where it can be found in all states and territories.

Thysanotus formosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thysanotus formosus?

Thysanotus formosus

What is the natural habitat of Thysanotus formosus?

Woodlands and grasslands

What is the average height of Thysanotus formosus?

Up to 60 cm

Species in the Thysanotus genus

Thysanotus glaucifolius, Thysanotus fastigiatus, Thysanotus lavanduliflorus, Thysanotus newbeyi, Thysanotus wangariensis, Thysanotus rectantherus, Thysanotus teretifolius, Thysanotus scaber, Thysanotus sparteus, Thysanotus speckii, Thysanotus spiniger, Thysanotus tenellus, Thysanotus tenuis, Thysanotus thyrsoideus, Thysanotus triandrus, Thysanotus tuberosus, Thysanotus vernalis, Thysanotus virgatus, Thysanotus ramulosus, Thysanotus baueri, Thysanotus acerosifolius, Thysanotus anceps, Thysanotus arbuscula, Thysanotus arenarius, Thysanotus cymosus, Thysanotus banksii, Thysanotus brachiatus, Thysanotus brachyantherus, Thysanotus brevifolius, Thysanotus chinensis, Thysanotus sabulosus, Thysanotus asper, Thysanotus nudicaulis, Thysanotus juncifolius, Thysanotus manglesianus, Thysanotus isantherus, Thysanotus parviflorus, Thysanotus patersonii, Thysanotus pauciflorus, Thysanotus pseudojunceus, Thysanotus pyramidalis, Thysanotus multiflorus, Thysanotus fractiflexus, Thysanotus dichotomus, Thysanotus exiliflorus, Thysanotus formosus, Thysanotus gageoides, Thysanotus glaucus, Thysanotus gracilis, Thysanotus unicupensis,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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