Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
basalticum
ID:
698802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Onira 3: 22 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698135



Common Names

  • Basalt False Garlic
  • Basalt False Garlic
  • Basalt False Garlic


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Description

Nothoscordum basalticum (also called Basalt False Garlic, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of oblong-lanceolate leaves and a stem with a few branches, each bearing a single, small, white flower. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum basalticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothoscordum basalticum has white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in umbels. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum basalticum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Nothoscordum basalticum

Nothoscordum basalticum is native to the grasslands of Brazil.

Nothoscordum basalticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum basalticum?

Nothoscordum basalticum

What is the common name of Nothoscordum basalticum?

False Garlic

What is the medicinal use of Nothoscordum basalticum?

It is used to treat digestive disorders and liver diseases

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-282107: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.