Nothoscordum albitractum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albitractum
ID:
702304
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Onira 6: 36 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701637
Common Names
- White Garlic
- White False Garlic
- White Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothoscordum albitractum (also called white-veined false garlic, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 2 feet tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and is native to the United States. It is commonly found in dry, open areas, such as prairies and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoscordum albitractum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothoscordum albitractum flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have small, white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothoscordum albitractum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in the summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist but well-drained soil.
Where to Find Nothoscordum albitractum
Nothoscordum albitractum can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida and Georgia.
Nothoscordum albitractum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum albitractum?
Nothoscordum albitractum
What is the common name of Nothoscordum albitractum?
White-veined crowpoison
What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum albitractum?
It is native to the southeastern United States
Species in the Nothoscordum genus
Nothoscordum mahui, Nothoscordum nudum, Nothoscordum pulchellum, Nothoscordum montevidense, Nothoscordum ostenii, Nothoscordum nublense, Nothoscordum nudicaule, Nothoscordum gracile, Nothoscordum setaceum, Nothoscordum serenense, Nothoscordum scabridulum, Nothoscordum vittatum, Nothoscordum vernum, Nothoscordum modestum, Nothoscordum patricium, Nothoscordum clevelandicum, Nothoscordum ipacarainum, Nothoscordum curvipes, Nothoscordum basalticum, Nothoscordum portoalegrense, Nothoscordum tibaginum, Nothoscordum correntinum, Nothoscordum leptogynum, Nothoscordum conostylum, Nothoscordum pachyrhizum, Nothoscordum paradoxum, Nothoscordum bahiense, Nothoscordum sengesianum, Nothoscordum bivalve, Nothoscordum andicola, Nothoscordum arenarium, Nothoscordum balaenense, Nothoscordum bonariense, Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum, Nothoscordum exile, Nothoscordum borbonicum, Nothoscordum capivarinum, Nothoscordum dialystemon, Nothoscordum boliviense, Nothoscordum entrerianum, Nothoscordum moconense, Nothoscordum ibiramense, Nothoscordum demissum, Nothoscordum achalense, Nothoscordum stenandrum, Nothoscordum uruguaianum, Nothoscordum tenuifolium, Nothoscordum collinum, Nothoscordum subtile, Nothoscordum rigidiscapum,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282433: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.