Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bonariense
ID:
700303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Beauverd

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier Ser. II. viii. 1001 (1909).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699636



Common Names

  • Bonariense Nothoscordum
  • False Garlic
  • Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Nothoscordum poiretii Kunth [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum spathaceum Parodi [illegitimate]
  • Ornithogalum bonariense Pers. [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum spathaceum Poir. [illegitimate]
  • Gagea bonariensis Schult.f. [unknown]

Description

Nothoscordum bonariense (also called False Garlic, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South America, from Argentina to Uruguay, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum bonariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothoscordum bonariense has white to yellow flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum bonariense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

Where to Find Nothoscordum bonariense

Nothoscordum bonariense can be found in South America.

Nothoscordum bonariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum bonariense?

Nothoscordum bonariense

What type of plant is Nothoscordum bonariense?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum bonariense?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

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-282246: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.