Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
coelestis
ID:
786453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Not. Mens. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. 21(249): 9. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785786

Common Names

  • Phalocallis coelestis
  • Coelestis Phalocallis
  • Coelestis Phalocallis Tree

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Description

Phalocallis coelestis (also called Celestial Phalocallis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phalocallis coelestis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalocallis coelestis is yellow, with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalocallis coelestis is a species of flowering shrub in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Phalocallis coelestis

Phalocallis coelestis is native to Mexico.

Phalocallis coelestis FAQ

What are the care requirements for Phalocallis coelestis?

Phalocallis coelestis requires bright indirect light, regular watering, and well-draining soil.

How often should I water Phalocallis coelestis?

Phalocallis coelestis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

How much light does Phalocallis coelestis need?

Phalocallis coelestis needs bright indirect light.

Species in the Phalocallis genus

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324327: Based on the initial data import
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.