Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rigidiscapum
ID:
701705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Onira 6: 34 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701038



Common Names

  • Fuzzy Nothoscordum
  • Subtile Nothoscordum
  • Rigidiscapum Nothoscordum


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Description

Nothoscordum rigidiscapum (also called Rigid False Garlic, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum rigidiscapum is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and as a potted plant. It has fragrant leaves and produces white flowers. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothoscordum rigidiscapum is a white or yellowish-white bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with small white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum rigidiscapum can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Nothoscordum rigidiscapum

Nothoscordum rigidiscapum is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Nothoscordum rigidiscapum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum rigidiscapum?

Nothoscordum rigidiscapum

What is the common name of Nothoscordum rigidiscapum?

Rigid false garlic

What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum rigidiscapum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-282378: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.