Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 36 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129325
Common Names
- Dolichoglottis lyallii
- Lyall's long-tongue
- Lyall's long tongue
Synonyms
- Senecio lyallii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Senecio lyallii lyallii [unknown]
Description
Dolichoglottis lyallii (also called Lyall's Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides, and has white daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichoglottis lyallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolichoglottis lyallii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dolichoglottis lyallii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this can be difficult as the seeds need to be stratified before they will germinate.
Where to Find Dolichoglottis lyallii
Dolichoglottis lyallii can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
Dolichoglottis lyallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dolichoglottis lyallii?
Dolichoglottis lyallii
What type of plant is Dolichoglottis lyallii?
Dolichoglottis lyallii is a perennial herb.
Where is Dolichoglottis lyallii found?
Dolichoglottis lyallii is found in New Zealand.
Species in the Dolichoglottis genus
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Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,