Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nobilis
ID:
762270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Exot. Bot. 1: 5 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761603

Common Names

  • Blandfordia nobilis
  • Nobilis Blandfordia
  • Nobilis Christmas Bells

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Description

Blandfordia nobilis (also called Noble Blandfordia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has oval-shaped leaves and red flowers. It grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blandfordia nobilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blandfordia nobilis is a bright yellow, tubular, with four petals. The seed is a small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, green and rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blandfordia nobilis is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Blandfordia nobilis

Blandfordia nobilis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Blandfordia nobilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blandfordia nobilis?

Blandfordia nobilis

What is the common name of Blandfordia nobilis?

Christmas Bells

What is the natural habitat of Blandfordia nobilis?

It is native to Australia

References