Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
andicolum
ID:
1073568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072906



Common Names

  • Andean False Garlic
  • Nothoscordum andicolum
  • Andean Nothoscordum


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Description

Nothoscordum andicolum (also called Andean False Garlic, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, bright green leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum andicolum is a flowering plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothoscordum andicolum is a white or yellow color and has a single, six-petaled star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum andicolum is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from offsets or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Nothoscordum andicolum

Nothoscordum andicolum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

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,

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