Giant spear lily
Doryanthes palmeri
About
Doryanthes palmeri, also known as the giant spear lily, is one of only two species of plant in the genus Doryanthes and the family Doryanthaceae, both being endemic to eastern Australia. It grows in a rosette and the leaves can reach the length of about 3 m (10 ft). The flowers arise in springtime on a stalk which may reach 5 m (16 ft) in height. A succulent perennial, its leaves are hairless and grow in the shape of a sword. The giant spear lily is listed as Vulnerable under the New South Wales Threatened Species Act (1995).
- Family
- Doryanthaceae
How to use it
The giant spear lily is primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, adding a dramatic flair to gardens with its towering flower stalks and sword-like leaves. Additionally, its status as a Vulnerable species emphasizes the need for conservation efforts to protect its natural habitat in eastern Australia.
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Gardening tip
When planting giant spear lilies, make sure to give them plenty of space as they can grow quite large. Plant them in well-drained soil and ensure they receive full sunlight for the best growth.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Doryanthes palmeri
- Slug
- doryanthes-palmeri
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Doryanthaceae
- Genus
- Doryanthes
- Species
- palmeri
- Wikidata QID
- Q5299073
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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