Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 333. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231592
Common Names
- Lyroglossa Pubicaulis
- Pubicaulis Lyroglossa
- Pubicaulis
Synonyms
- Schiedeella pubicaulis (L.O.Williams) Burns-Bal. [unknown]
- Spiranthes pubicaulis L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Lyroglossa pubicaulis (also called Pubescent Lyroglossa, 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
Lyroglossa pubicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lyroglossa pubicaulis is small, white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lyroglossa pubicaulis 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 Lyroglossa pubicaulis
Lyroglossa pubicaulis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Lyroglossa pubicaulis FAQ
What is the maximum height of Lyroglossa pubicaulis?
Lyroglossa pubicaulis can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
What type of soil does Lyroglossa pubicaulis prefer?
Lyroglossa pubicaulis prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What type of climate does Lyroglossa pubicaulis prefer?
Lyroglossa pubicaulis prefers a warm, humid climate.
Species in the Lyroglossa genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,