Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
setaceum
ID:
698007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 24: 58 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697340



Common Names

  • Narrowleaf False Garlic
  • Setaceum False Garlic
  • Nothoscordum setaceum


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Synonyms

  • Hookera setacea (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ipheion setaceum (Baker) Traub [unknown]
  • Milla setacea Baker [unknown]
  • Tristagma setaceum (Baker) Traub [unknown]
  • Brodiaea setacea Baker [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum marchesii Crosa [unknown]
  • Tristagma setaceum (Baker) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum steaceum (Baker) Ravenna [unknown]

Description

Nothoscordum setaceum (also called Bristly 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 a single stem with a terminal flower cluster. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum setaceum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothoscordum setaceum is a white, bell-shaped bloom with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum setaceum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Nothoscordum setaceum

Nothoscordum setaceum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Nothoscordum setaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum setaceum?

Nothoscordum setaceum

What is the common name of Nothoscordum setaceum?

Fringed false garlic

What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum setaceum?

Meadows, grasslands, 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-282034: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.