Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gaudichaudianum
ID:
700416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 458 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699749



Common Names

  • Gaudichaudianum Nothoscordum
  • Nothoscordum Gaudichaudianum
  • Gaudichaud's Nothoscordum


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Synonyms

  • Allium bivalve gaudichaudianum (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum grossibulbum Beauverd [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum beauverdianum Herter [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum grossibulbum Beauverd [unknown]

Description

Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum (also called Gaudichaud's False Garlic, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of oblanceolate leaves and a single, erect stem. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wetland margins.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum

Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum can be found in South America.

Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum?

Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum

What is the common name of Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum?

Gaudichaud's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woods

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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