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
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.
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