Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Meerow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 41(202): 26. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673063
Common Names
- Ismene longipetala
- Long-petalled Ismene
- Long-petal False Daffodil
Description
Ismene longipetala (also called Long-petalled Ismene, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a dense, compact habit. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ismene longipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ismene longipetala has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ismene longipetala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil. It should be kept moist and in a bright, but not sunny, location.
Where to Find Ismene longipetala
Ismene longipetala is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Ismene longipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ismene longipetala?
Ismene longipetala
What is the common name of Ismene longipetala?
Long-petalled hymenocallis
Where is Ismene longipetala native to?
Mexico
Species in the Ismene genus
Ismene amancaes,
Ismene deflexa,
Ismene hawkesii,
Ismene longipetala,
Ismene morrisonii,
Ismene narcissiflora,
Ismene nutans,
Ismene pedunculata,
Ismene ringens,
Ismene sublimis,
Ismene vargasii,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,