Nothoscordum cuyanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuyanum
ID:
703025
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Onira 5(11): 52 (9 April 2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702358
Common Names
- Nothoscordum cuyanum
- Cuyan False Garlic
- False Garlic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothoscordum cuyanum (also called Cuyana False Garlic, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South America, and it grows in dry grasslands and along roadsides. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoscordum cuyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothoscordum cuyanum has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothoscordum cuyanum is a bulbous perennial that is native to Argentina. It grows to a height of 8-10 inches and produces white flowers with yellow centers in late winter to early spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the fall or by seed in the spring. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be planted out in the fall.
Where to Find Nothoscordum cuyanum
Nothoscordum cuyanum is native to Argentina. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Nothoscordum cuyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum cuyanum?
Nothoscordum cuyanum
What is the common name of Nothoscordum cuyanum?
Cuyana False Garlic
What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum cuyanum?
It is native to Argentina and Uruguay.
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-282502: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.