Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sengesianum
ID:
699031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Onira 3: 29 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698364



Common Names

  • Nothoscordum sengesianum
  • False Garlic
  • Senges' False Garlic


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Description

Nothoscordum sengesianum (also called Senges' False Garlic, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum sengesianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothoscordum sengesianum has bell-shaped flowers that are typically white in color. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum sengesianum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It is best to take cuttings from the top of the plant as this will ensure the best growth.

Where to Find Nothoscordum sengesianum

Nothoscordum sengesianum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Nothoscordum sengesianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum sengesianum?

Nothoscordum sengesianum

What is the common name of Nothoscordum sengesianum?

False Garlic

What is the habitat of Nothoscordum sengesianum?

Nothoscordum sengesianum is found in grassy meadows and open woods in Europe and North 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-282128: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.