Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
excelsa
ID:
766309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Corrêa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 213 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765642

Common Names

  • Excelsa Doryanthes
  • Excelsa Gymea Lily
  • Excelsa Spear Lily

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Description

Doryanthes excelsa (also called Gymea Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in dry grassland, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Doryanthes excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doryanthes excelsa is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doryanthes excelsa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and the roots divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. Replant the sections and water well.

Where to Find Doryanthes excelsa

Doryanthes excelsa is native to Australia.

Doryanthes excelsa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Doryanthes excelsa?

Doryanthes excelsa is native to Australia.

What is the growth rate of Doryanthes excelsa?

Doryanthes excelsa has a slow to medium growth rate.

What is the soil type preferred by Doryanthes excelsa?

Doryanthes excelsa prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Doryanthes genus

Species in the Doryanthaceae family

References