Thelionema grande
The story
For a long time, this striking Australian plant was known to botanists as Stypandra grandis. However, in 1985, researchers recognized its unique characteristics and transferred the species into a brand-new genus, officially naming it Thelionema grande.
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- Family
- Asphodelaceae
How to use it
The tufted granite lily is known for its ornamental beauty, making it a lovely addition to gardens that mimic its natural sandy and rocky habitats.
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Gardening tip
When planting tufted granite lilies, ensure they are placed in sandy soil to mimic their natural environment for optimal growth.
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About
Thelionema grande, the tufted granite lily is a species of perennial herb, native to Australia. Growing up to 125 cm high, the lily-like flowers are blue or rarely white with yellow stamens. The species occurs in Queensland and New South Wales. Found on sandy soils near granite outcrops. From altitudes over 800 metres in the northern ranges of New South Wales and adjacent areas in Queensland. First known as Stypandra grandis. The species was transferred to a new genus, Thelionema, in 1985.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Thelionema grande
- Slug
- thelionema-grande
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus
- Thelionema
- Species
- grande
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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