Nothoscordum gracilipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
704408
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Onira 1: 45 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703741
Common Names
- Nothoscordum gracilipes
- Graceful False Garlic
- False Garlic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothoscordum gracilipes (also called Slender False Garlic, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with six petals. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, disturbed habitats, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoscordum gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Nothoscordum gracilipes is yellow with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, and a single, long, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothoscordum gracilipes is a bulbous perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the bulbs. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Bulbs should be divided in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The planted bulbs should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Nothoscordum gracilipes
Nothoscordum gracilipes is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Nothoscordum gracilipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum gracilipes?
Nothoscordum gracilipes
Where is Nothoscordum gracilipes found?
Nothoscordum gracilipes is found in Brazil.
What type of plant is Nothoscordum gracilipes?
Nothoscordum gracilipes is an herbaceous plant.
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-282660: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.