Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
angustifolius
ID:
232269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 634 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231600

Common Names

  • Lysicarpus Angustifolius
  • Angustifolius Lysicarpus
  • Angustifolius

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Description

Lysicarpus angustifolius (also called Narrow-leaved Lysicarpus, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single, bell-shaped, white flower. It is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lysicarpus angustifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lysicarpus angustifolius are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysicarpus angustifolius is a small, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Lysicarpus angustifolius

Lysicarpus angustifolius is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Lysicarpus angustifolius FAQ

What is the maximum height of Lysicarpus angustifolius?

Lysicarpus angustifolius can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

What type of soil does Lysicarpus angustifolius prefer?

Lysicarpus angustifolius prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Lysicarpus angustifolius prefer?

Lysicarpus angustifolius prefers a warm, humid climate.

Species in the Lysicarpus genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

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