Patersonia sericea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
786364
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 26: t. 1041 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785697
Common Names
- Sericea Patersonia
- Patersonia sericea
- Patersonia sericea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia sericea (also called Silky Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Patersonia sericea is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a border plant or as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant are also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Patersonia sericea var. sericeaPatersonia sericea var. longifolia (R.Br.) C.Moore & Betche
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patersonia sericea is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patersonia sericea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH, from acidic to alkaline. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Patersonia sericea
Patersonia sericea is native to Australia.
Patersonia sericea FAQ
What type of plant is Patersonia sericea?
Patersonia sericea is a herbaceous perennial.
Where is Patersonia sericea native to?
Patersonia sericea is native to Australia.
What is the growth rate of Patersonia sericea?
Patersonia sericea has a moderate growth rate.
Species in the Patersonia genus
Patersonia novoguineensis, Patersonia occidentalis, Patersonia pygmaea, Patersonia umbrosa, Patersonia rudis, Patersonia sericea, Patersonia maxwellii, Patersonia spirafolia, Patersonia argyrea, Patersonia juncea, Patersonia graminea, Patersonia babianoides, Patersonia borneensis, Patersonia limbata, Patersonia lanata, Patersonia inaequalis, Patersonia drummondii, Patersonia fragilis, Patersonia glabrata, Patersonia macrantha, Patersonia lowii, Patersonia neocaledonica, Patersonia inflexa, Patersonia philippinensis, Patersonia sumatrensis,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324228: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.