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
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.
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,