Doryanthes palmeri

Location & distribution maps

Phylogeny & links to associated information:

Wikipedia links:       Angiosperms > Monocots >  Asparagales > Doryanthaceae > Doryanthes palmeri

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Plant  information

Common name:       Giant spear lily

Conservation status:    Vulnerable in NSW

Etymology:   

• x

Flowers:                  

• The flowers arise in springtime on a stalk which may reach 5 m in height

• A succulent perennial, its leaves are hairless and grow in the shape of a sword

Fruit:                         

• x

Leaves:         

• Grows in a rosette and the leaves can reach the length of about 3 m 

Stem & branches:  

•  None

Roots:         

• x

Habit:        

• x 

Habitat:   

• x 

Distribution:                  

•  It is one of only two species of plant in the genus Doryanthes and the family Doryanthaceae

• Both endemic to eastern Australia

Species:                     

• World:            S,    G

• Australia:      S,    G

Additional notes:     

• Cultervation

  • It is grown as an ornamental plant

  • It does not tolerate frosts, so in temperate zones it requires protection during the winter months

  • It requires a sheltered position in full sun