Biology:Paradisea

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants

Paradisea
Paradisea.liliastrum.2.JPG
Paradisea liliastrum
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Paradisea
Mazzuc., nom. cons.
Synonyms[1]
  • Liliastrum Fabr.
  • Allobrogia Tratt.
  • Czackia Andrz.
  • Pleisolirion Raf.
  • Hyperogyne Salisb.

Paradisea (paradise lily) is a European genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae.[2] It was formerly classified in the family Anthericaceae or earlier in the Liliaceae. Paradisea is sometimes confused with Anthericum.[3]

Species

Paradisea contains two species of herbaceous perennials:[4]

Image Scientific name Description Distribution
PARADISEA LILIASTRUM - GENTO - IB-776 (Paradisia).JPG Paradisea liliastrum (St. Bruno's lily) A graceful alpine meadow plant[3] with grasslike leaves. Pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers, 3–6 cm (1–2 in) long, with prominent yellow anthers, are borne in late spring.[4] It can be propagated by division of the roots in autumn, or from seed. In good soil it grows to 90 cm (35 in) high, and is used as an ornamental in herbaceous borders. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5] Mountains of southern Europe,[6]
Paradisea lusitanica.JPG Paradisea lusitanica taller than P. liliastrum, growing to 80–120 cm (31–47 in) tall by 30–40 cm (12–16 in) wide; but with shorter flowers 2 cm long.[4] Portugal and Spain

See also

  • List of plants known as lily

References

Wikidata ☰ Q1471171 entry