Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Species:
valida
ID:
1332424

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 51 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344878

Common Names

  • Calectasia Valida
  • Valida Calectasia
  • Valida's Calectasia

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Description

Calectasia valida (also called Blue Tinsel Lily, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Australia, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calectasia valida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calectasia valida has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calectasia valida can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Calectasia valida

Calectasia valida is found in the dry sclerophyll forests of Australia.

Calectasia valida FAQ

What are the characteristics of Calectasia valida?

Calectasia valida is an erect, perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

What is the habitat of Calectasia valida?

Calectasia valida is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the distribution of Calectasia valida?

Calectasia valida is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.

References

Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.