Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
carambolense
ID:
703660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Onira 5(14): 65 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702993



Common Names

  • Nothoscordum Carambolense
  • Carambola Onion
  • Carambola Garlic


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Description

Nothoscordum carambolense (also called Carambola Onion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum carambolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothoscordum carambolense has a white flower with a yellow center, a small, dark-brown seed, and a small, slender seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum carambolense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Nothoscordum carambolense

Nothoscordum carambolense is native to Argentina. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 500-2000 m.

Nothoscordum carambolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum carambolense?

Nothoscordum carambolense

What is the common name of Nothoscordum carambolense?

Carambola onion

What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum carambolense?

Grasslands of South America

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-282576: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.